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"Mixed race is a misleading term since it implies that a 'pure race' exists."
Does it? When I go into a Young's pub and ask for a pint of "mixed", which is the purer ingredient, Best or Special?
PhilPub-
I go into a Young's pub and ask for a pint of "mixed"
gtfo
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Yeah I'm not sure I followed the logic, especially given the suggested alternatives.
But at the end of the day it's up to people to choose how they want their race descriped, so I guess if I need to reference it I'll use one of the other terms from now on:
They advise alternatives including "mixed parentage" and "dual heritage".
William.
hugo7
Better knowledge about the history of segregation would help with these awkward moments. Some posh actor with a silly name did it recently too.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/30999175/warning-why-using-the-term-coloured-is-offensive