I think what was never understood by those in the Labour Party who became defensive around the issue of antisemitism between 2015 and 2019 is how scared, at base, Jews are. Jews, particularly those of my generation, were brought up under the shadow of the Holocaust. My mother was born in Nazi Germany. I only exist by the skin of my teeth.
pickBaddiel has a documentary coming out on C4 tomorrow looking at antisemitism in the UK, particularly amongst the progressive left. It‘s a separate project, but this is the book (personal long essay really) it stemmed from - a quick, thought-provoking read.
He argues that antisemitism is seen as a ‘lesser‘ form of discrimination, without the consequences and outrage & often characterised by victim-blaming. I found it eye-opening & quite shocking.
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With this very interesting essay by British comedian David baddiel about anti semitism and that it is a racism ignored at a period when society is very aware of discrimination in all forms but the stereotypes from Fagan to greedy bankers which informed the historic dislike +persecution of Jewish people still influences the language of politics +media.
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pickAn important book (more like a long essay, and a very fast read) for anyone who wants to be an ally and fight against all types of racism and bigotry in this world.
“...Jews are the only objects of racism who are imagined - by the racists - both low and high status. Jews are stereotyped, by the racists, in all the same ways that other minorities are - as lying, thieving, dirty, vile, stinking - but also as moneyed, privileged, powerful and secretly in control of the world. Jews are somehow both sub-human and humanities secret masters.” This is a brilliant book - witty, thought provoking and important.
Jews Dont Count | 
