If not, this is just race/gender baiting and it detracts from the broader issue of worker treatment.
If not, this is just race/gender baiting and it detracts from the broader issue of worker treatment.
I guess this just may be a difference in definitions, but I think when most people are talking about racism/sexism on a macro level, they are using this definition.
You're right, the broader issue is worker's rights, but it's definitely worth pointing out that among workers with the least rights, minorities are overrepresented at Amazon.
To be meaningful, conventional racism has to include damage. Its an old debate technique for racists to complain that affirmative action is 'reverse racism'. Because, you see, it sees race and takes action.
"you guys"?
If the problem in this case is a lack of warehouse worker bargaining power vs profit motive, then solutions to a prejudice problem will not be helpful to the workers.