[chris_mc]

Do people from the South (that aren't a part of traditionally discriminated groups) get discriminated against actively because of their birthplace? Does Joe Redneck lose jobs because he was born in Georgia rather than California? What do those Southerners say about people like me living in San Francisco, CA?

Not trying to be aggressive, I just want to know why you think the cultural discrimination against white Southerners is equivalent to that against Chinese ethnic groups that are being actively oppressed, or some other group that is being actively oppressed.

[stcredzero]

Do people from the South (that aren't a part of traditionally discriminated groups) get discriminated against actively because of their birthplace?

In 2019, it has become fashionable to impute beliefs on another person on scant evidence. Perhaps as little as what someone looks like, or what 'type' they are based on the first impression.

Back in the day, we used to call this bigotry.

I dream of the day when all Americans will be judged not by [surface signifier] but by the content of their character.

EDIT: If you are on the Left, then it is especially incumbent on you to call out your own side. What's more, if you're afraid to speak up, or frequently decide to hold your tongue, start asking yourself why.

It's a frequent trope in history: Sociopaths co-opting a cause and the language of movements.

https://meaningness.com/geeks-mops-sociopaths

[linuxftw]

> What do those Southerners say about people like me living in San Francisco, CA?

You're generalizing people here. You can't say that a group of individuals 'say' anything about you without generalizing them.

> Does Joe Redneck lose jobs because he was born in Georgia rather than California?

First, that's a disparaging term, and it shouldn't be used in polite discourse.

Do you agree, that southerners are perceived to be more racist, sexist, or homophobic by some people? Do you believe this perception could create a negative bias towards those people?

[manfredo]

It had been demonstrated that resumes with country music listed as a pastime get less call backs than resumes with sailing. Some companies also discriminate on the basis of political views, which disproportionately limits the opportunities of southerners (e.g. asking for candidates' opinions on affirmative action program). There's also general disdain and hostility toward conservatives. Open denigration of conservatives is tolerated at my work place and discussion even includes thinly veiled threats of violence at times.