Post by Ms. Lucy on May 2, 2012 0:54:26 GMT -5
Now, this universe we're in isn't all historically correct, especially in the fact that furries are allowed to join the continuity. Being as that is, I've set in some special rules to make things a bit unique, and to help add drama to situations, and pose realistic issues on characters.
The ranking of racism is a bit altered as opposed to the historical realities. The caste system has the all familiar superiority figure; the American born, white male. Suffrage is still a very real issue despite the allowance of women to vote in 1922; females still have problems gaining property, bank accounts, and vehicles. Overall though, being a native born white woman is tops for the fairer sex.
Next are the minorities and immigrants. Usually, they'd be at the bottom of the totem pole, but furries will be taking that place. With this small bump up, the people of this caste have a bit of an easier time than what was known historically. Minorities/immigrants will have a bit more lee-way in acquiring business licensees, property, and even public office.
Now comes the final, the Furries. Animals are what would be likened to them, and they'd be seen as inferior beings to a fault (especially since pets like dogs, cats, and birds still exist in our little universe). It would be very difficult (but not necessarily impossible) for Furries to advance in life past anything like janitorial jobs, or hard labor. It would be up to the higher castes and their personal opinion on the species whether or not they'd take pity on them. Though, since minorities know the oppression of racism they'd tend to show a bit more heart.
Overall though, being in the north makes any form of racism a bit lighter; but don't be fooled, it still existed, just with a bit more stealth.
The ranking of racism is a bit altered as opposed to the historical realities. The caste system has the all familiar superiority figure; the American born, white male. Suffrage is still a very real issue despite the allowance of women to vote in 1922; females still have problems gaining property, bank accounts, and vehicles. Overall though, being a native born white woman is tops for the fairer sex.
Next are the minorities and immigrants. Usually, they'd be at the bottom of the totem pole, but furries will be taking that place. With this small bump up, the people of this caste have a bit of an easier time than what was known historically. Minorities/immigrants will have a bit more lee-way in acquiring business licensees, property, and even public office.
Now comes the final, the Furries. Animals are what would be likened to them, and they'd be seen as inferior beings to a fault (especially since pets like dogs, cats, and birds still exist in our little universe). It would be very difficult (but not necessarily impossible) for Furries to advance in life past anything like janitorial jobs, or hard labor. It would be up to the higher castes and their personal opinion on the species whether or not they'd take pity on them. Though, since minorities know the oppression of racism they'd tend to show a bit more heart.
Overall though, being in the north makes any form of racism a bit lighter; but don't be fooled, it still existed, just with a bit more stealth.