Gingerism

maxwell silver · 02-06-2007, 08:11

Seems gingerism is becoming the new form of racism.On the front page of todays Mirror is the story of a family from Newcastle who have been hounded out of thier homes three times due to haressment,abuse & bullying all because they all have ginger hair.One of the four children has already attempted suicide because of it.The father has contemplated dying the families hair in the hope of stopping it,but quite rightly deciding against altering their appearance.It would be like a coloured man bleaching his skin.We all know gingers get a bit of a raw deal,being the brunt of many a joke & having to keep covered up in the sun etc,but this is no joke;though i would believe the morons responsible for this abuse would find it so.My best mates a ginger & if you gave him any hassle about his appearance he'd wipe the floor with the face of the person responsible.

MargaretR · 02-06-2007, 10:43

I was often called 'Ginger' in my early teens, but it was never said in an unkindly way. I think that ginger boys do get teased about it. Like any teasing - if you show that it hurts, the bully thrives on it and does it more.
My son has fair hair but not ginger, and none of my grandchildren are ginger, but I do have a nephew who is truly a 'carrot head'. I dont know whether he was bullied because of it in his youth.
I suspect that there is more to this story than the family just being ginger

Ianto.W. · 02-06-2007, 10:51

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Margaret@Rothwell5f, I suspect that there is more to this story than the family just being ginger

I suspect you are right Margaret, it does not add up a little more info would be a great help.

ploppysirploppy · 02-06-2007, 11:06

When I was younger my best friend was ginger, my neighbour was ginger, my best friend now is ginger, I have a two other friends at college who are ginger.... I have made jokes about it for years that they're ginger.... it's not offensive.... depends how you take it.... luckily.... all my friends have a laugh about it too.... people just don't seem to have a giggle at themselves.
About that harrassment.... well I agree that there has to be more to the story than just because they're ginger.....
Lea
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garinda · 02-06-2007, 12:07

Bullying of any kind is wrong, but this story did make me thine of the Catherine Tate scetch, which you can watch on this link.

Ginger Ail: Redhead Chapmans Forced To Leave Home » Big Brother Celebrity News & Gossip : Anorak

spinner · 02-06-2007, 12:11

kids will target anyone who is 'bullyible'. i dont tink its just the red hair

cashman · 02-06-2007, 12:56

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Originally Posted by spinner

kids will target anyone who is 'bullyible'. i dont tink its just the red hair

got it in one. theres more to this than meets the eye,i think.

WillowTheWhisp · 02-06-2007, 12:56

What a sad story. The parents should have brought their children up to be proud of their looks. I have a friend whose youngest daughter has the most beautiful deep rich titian hair and it's gorgeous. Her mousy friends envy her beautiful locks.

Tin Monkey · 02-06-2007, 14:58

Perhaps it's also the very pale, freckly skin? Combine that with the ginger and you have just cause.

grego · 02-06-2007, 15:04

I think its very sad, but I'm sure it cant just be that, children are very cruel and will always find the obvious reason to pick on others whethers it be big ears, specky, spotty etc.

West Ender · 02-06-2007, 16:03

No, I don't believe it's just because of red hair, either. One of my best friends had really red hair - it was beautiful. My daughter's friend is "strawberry blonde" - it's beautiful. Another of her friends has a daughter with deep auburn hair - it's unusual and beautiful. If people are worth bullying their tormentors will pick up on some characteristic to target.

mallard · 02-06-2007, 16:16

Ithink its so silly kids are any one with red hair should not be picked on they are just the same as any other one

WillowTheWhisp · 02-06-2007, 16:25

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Originally Posted by Tin Monkey

Perhaps it's also the very pale, freckly skin? Combine that with the ginger and you have just cause.

So if all the members of one family wear glasses does that mean people should bully them too?

Tin Monkey · 02-06-2007, 17:10

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

So if all the members of one family wear glasses does that mean people should bully them too?

WillowTheWhisp · 02-06-2007, 17:31

Do I have to explain?

THERE IS NEVER A JUST CAUSE FOR BULLYING.