http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/academic-s-racist-comments-anger-iwi-leader-4383763/video
Interesting link right ? It amazes me that because a coment like this was said by profeesor Mutu she is automatically looked at sideways by all. I do realise that the results of this comment is only going to get worse. what i am more interested in, in regards to this "comment" is who was present when Mutu said this? Where was she ? What else was discussed in that meeting, forum etc. These are the vital parts the media have left out. Putting things into perspective helps people who only bother to read parts of information as opposed to being fully informed and aware of a range of opinions, issues and/or movements.
Another point for thought, would an academic like margaret Mutu make a comment so carelessly or so rudely? She is a woman who says things for a purpose. To insipre, encourage and create change. a change that at face value would look one-sided; but once Maori people have achieved their rights promised to them in the treaty, then Maori protest will stop and we will be a country moving forward as one.
Last point, if there is such a great need for overseas workers, why doesn't New Zealand put more funding together to get more New Zealanders trained or upskilled so as to fill this DESPERATE NEED for immigrant workers. rather than spending more money to head overseas to ask other people to move here and then letting them work.
New Zealanders can leigitmately worry about job losses when they know that finding a job at this time is hard let alone watching immigrants walk in and steal jobs.
Just something i thought was interesting and something to ponder on.
He aha ou koutou whakaaro?
Besides the world cup, this is probably the most controversial debate in the media at the moment.
ReplyDeleteIt's disgusting how media have taken advantage of yet another Maori academic with a high profile position.
I myself support what whaea Makere had to say, not being bias as she has taught me in the past, but I think she has a point that we should be able to screen immigrants for racism and maybe by way of changing our current immigration policies. I do believe that racism will oppress Maori even more and to have that confirmed by someone in her position who has fact to back her argument, then she has my full support.
I was astounded to find that 3news had posted a link on facebook to get thoughts about this issue from the public.
In anger I posted:
"TV3 - It's disgusting how media portray Maori academics and what's even more disgusting is how you endorse it by asking stupid questions like this not thinking about the racial comments that are going to come back!!! Maybe Race Relations Commissioner Joris De Bres should get out in the community more and see what true racism is, maybe he should be looking at govts own investments and who works there after all, all you seem to do is knock Maori down even more with your pathetic interpretations of our culture. Media makes a mockery of our people everyday without even giving a second glance as to why racism happens."
Their piddly response was:
"@Angeline We should be able to discuss the issue of racism on this board without being racist in itself. Comments that are racist will be deleted."
I have been following this link for the last 4 days and have yet to see racist remarks deleted.
This ill informed viewer posted:
"I guess there is a subtle difference between racism and hate speach. Either way shes a silly cow and I hope that when she gets seriously ill she has an immigrant white doctor (or a Maori one who got to pass with a "C" rather than the "A" that everyone else was required to have"
An obvious attack on Margaret which sounded stereotypical in the least. I debated further with this person to state that equity programmes are in place for a reason, one he may want to educate himself in since he is using an example from 20 years ago.
Anyway, my point is, media have put yet another Maori into the lime light with accusations of racism for the whole country to be able to come back and comment on - topic goes from racism, to treaty claims, to technology, to moriori, to Maori would not be here today without european to more recently "university equity programmes."
Media creates the racism!!
The headline "Race row deepens as Maori academic stands by comments" puts all the blame on Margaret Mutu. Good for you, Ange, for going on to Facebook - I can't believe the ignorance and the anger of the viewer's comments.
ReplyDeleteIn terms of the original blog: another good blog that would get a better mark if stuff from the course was tied in as well.