Lady Star Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I've never heard a taxi driver use the term to describe a resident of Lowedges. I think you are trolling. To answer your question: Yes, the term "white trash" is racist. What motivated you to ask such a strange question? Maybe someone refered to them recently as being 'white trash'??? They'll be having cabbies shouting 'honkey' at them next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppins Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 The term White Trash isn't used lightly in the US, if you call someone that they usually deserve it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zalim Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 The term White Trash isn't used lightly in the US, if you call someone that they usually deserve it . I've heard 'trailer trash' used often in American films but that seems to have social connotations rather than just race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 It's a non-issue as regards racism. White-trash is a useful and descriptive term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 It's usually white people that use the term White trash isn't it ? Actually poppins, here in California, lower income non-white folks often refer to their white neighbors as blanco basura. Which means white trash in spanish. Not exactly, but close enough. It's been around for awhile, too. I remember it when I was a kid. You can only call another kid at school a derogatory name in another language before they eventually figure out what it means. Some folks embrace their white trashiness! Dolly Parton has referred to herself and her family as po' white trash, and the series of White Trash Cookbooks sell really well. Nope, they're not a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleyman Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 If you listen to black guys talking amongst themselves they often call each other by the N word but it wouldn't be very wise for a non-blacks to address them as such Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowersfade Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 White trash is soooo 90's. But seriously I think it's always classed as racist, however trash comes in all races,Hence the chav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selphie Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I don't think it's racist, as there isn't a race of 'white trash' people. It is more a derogatory term to describe white people with little money. Poor white people if you will. Afterall, the term isn't used to describe all white people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I've always thought that the term 'chav' could be used to describe anyone that is coarse, tasteless, and in-your-face. There are lots of well off people that this could be applied to (Jeremy Clarkson for example) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hots on Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Racism is only a serious issue when its towards minorities, whoever and wherever they are. White people in the UK that claim to be upset at racism towards them are having a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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