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How do you appropriately use the word "ethnic?" I grew up in the US and was told I used it offensively once. (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by HexaSnoot@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net

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The person who told me I used it offensively didnt really explain why to me. I've avoided saying the word for years straight now. I still don't know how to say the word ethnic appropriately.

I can't help but think I might have said it with a colonial perspective

Btw, why is it perfectly fine here?

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[–] Sulvor@hexbear.net 18 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I would define "ethnic" as a "traditional thing done by a minority group"

Not trying to jump on you here but I think associating ethnicity only with minorities is a Western/American brainworm that reinforces "whiteness" as the default, and to an extent "superior". I feel like it connects to viewing minorities as "exotic"/other-ing them. I know you're not saying it this way and if anybody else has thoughts about this I'd love to hear them.