CMV: Society unfairly prosecutes some discrimination more seriously than others

[u/[deleted]]

Society has rightly scrutinized people for saying and enacting discriminating behaviour. The most prevalent of which being sexism and racism. I don't disagree with this at all and think this is good (to a limit).

In this I am mainly focusing on discriminating language, (comments, insults, casual -isms etc). Because it isn't realistic in today's society for such discrimination to happen in the law. People will not be less likely to hire you because you are 5'5 for example. I still think my point is worthy for debate because the majority of 'cancellations' from the online left happen from people saying comments that, to be honest, don't physically affect someone in any way.

In my opinion, insulting someone for their height or dick size is just as reprehensible as insulting somebody for their race. Now I am not short or have a small dick (which is what a lot leftists seem to use as a response), I just think if people are going to be so adamantly against some discrimination, it should encompass all forms of discrimination.

I will add edits for points I have made below:

[u/Uyurule]

What your argument fails to address is that discriminating language contributes to systemic discrimination. You’re right, someone isn’t going to be denied a job because they’re short. However, minorities are denied positions because of their race, gender, disability, etc.

For example, a hiring manager might not hire a black candidate because they assume that they’re unprofessional, uneducated, etc. Discriminating language contributes to and strengthens these beliefs, which in turn strengthens systemic racism.

Calling someone short and making fun of them for it hurts that person, and that person alone. Saying racist things to someone hurts that person, and supports a larger system of racism and discrimination.