Racism
Citizen Khan is not just outdated, but lazy and offensive
Is Citizen Khan offensive? Yes, and not because of its treatment of religion but because it patronises its audience by flogging dead jokes and dumb stereotypes.
By Arifa Akbar | Arts, Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 29 August 2012 at 5:43 pm
Auschwitz: How relevant is it in today’s society?
A while ago, I was having a conversation with friends; the Holocaust came up and we began to tentatively discuss it. After a few minutes, one friend, who had been keeping very quiet, looked up and said, slightly confused: “What even is the Holocaust?”
By Melissa Pawson | Notebook, Opinion | Sunday, 26 August 2012 at 4:00 am
Cold, clinical and sane: The only thing Anders Breivik’s terrorist attack must change is far-right racism
Anders Breivik is a far-right terrorist, not a madman. It is a difficult verdict for some to process: here is a man who methodically shot dead dozens of idealistic teenagers, either as they ran hyperventilating or stood paralysed with terror.
By Owen Jones | Notebook, Opinion | Friday, 24 August 2012 at 1:07 pm
The debate: Should those offended by jokes be offered compensation?
Carnival plc (owner of P&O Cruises) was recently sued by John Wolfe, who was offended by the Irish jokes made as part of the entertainment on his cruise. But
By Laura Davis | Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 23 August 2012 at 10:15 am
Twitter crime: The state should not have the power to punish people for being offensive
Student: “Those blowing themselves up and committing atrocities are using religion as an excuse for what they are doing.”
Me: “But you can find justification for all sorts of atrocities against non-believers, apostates and others in the Holy texts.”
Student: “How dare you say that! That is deeply offensive. Lots of us have faith and don’t go around doing the things you say that religious people do.”
By James Bloodworth | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 31 July 2012 at 12:29 pm
A new age of racism? Why the Leveson Inquiry must investigate anti-Muslim bigotry
The facts are in. Over the last two decades, British media coverage of Islam and Muslims has been overwhelmingly negative, stereotypical, inaccurate – and racist
By Dr Nafeez Ahmed | Notebook, Opinion | Friday, 20 July 2012 at 4:00 am
Free speech is the real loser in Terry v Ferdinand
The least troubling aspect of the John Terry case for me is the revelation that footballers shout offensive and unpleasant obscenities at rivals in the heat of a football game. Even those of us who cannot lip read surely did not think they were saying ‘please pass me the ball’
By Kevin Rooney | Battle of Ideas, Football, Sport | Wednesday, 18 July 2012 at 4:00 am
It’s time to stop using the term ‘Islamophobia’
Anyone who has ever had dealings with a marketing or PR department will probably have experienced at the time feelings similar to when they first encountered a foreign language. “Our new line of streamlined products will enhance our client-focused approach”, was how it was put to me a few days ago by a particularly polished “blue skies thinking” sort of person.
By James Bloodworth | Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 5 July 2012 at 3:00 am
Italian press depiction of Mario Balotelli as King Kong is naïve
In its build up to last Sunday’s Euro 2012 quarter final between Italy and England, the Italian daily La Gazzetta dello Sport dedicated that day’s cartoon to national team striker Mario Balotelli, depicting him as King Kong mounting Big Ben, rather than the Empire State building, from where he swatted away footballs fired in by the English.
By Simon Martin | Football, Opinion, Sport | Wednesday, 27 June 2012 at 3:00 am
Nicklas Bendtner’s fine: UEFA’s approach to racism isn’t hypocritical – it’s all part of the package
Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner has been fined 100,000 euros and banned for one match for showing his pants. A much-retweeted sardonic comment laid it out thus: “UEFA fines: £45,000 Spain 2004 (racism); £16,500 Serbia 2007 (racism); £10,000 Croatia 2008 (racism). €100,000 Bendtner (exposing pants).”
By Alex Hochuli | Notebook, Opinion, Sport | Tuesday, 19 June 2012 at 11:19 am
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