Is there any wonder this form of racism is very much alive? It’s fostered at an early stage by the most regressive of student institutions. No surprise this is a prominent ‘Greek’ phenomenon, many traditional groups are set in place to preserve all semblences of the status quo, regardless of how backward, racist and xenophobic the present order is.

My analysis is that they are more prevalent because of the fact that ‘Raza’ is more visiually distinct in the collective imagination than before. And of course, the media representation of our many ethnic and national groups is skewed by the media who often represent us in an unflattering, exotified lens that further perpetuate these backward stereotypes.

In addition to exotification and the general consensus that ‘it is okay’ to throw these because of lack of visual representation at the university, I also attribute the power dynamic present with many of these groups merely getting slaps on the wrist for these offensive displays of ignorance.

My suggestion of course, since I believe in more than just talking smack about the issues, is to organize. Whatever needs to be done, whether shaming administration, conducting sit-ins, writing op-ed pieces, perhaps a strike or boycott here and there to make administration move quickly…of course, different tactics for different situations…and I’m just rambling now…my bad Jose…thanks for bringing this up though.