Honestly.........we just use the 'term' as a joke..........
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Referring once again to the flock
Overall, I wouldn't call any of the examples we've been talking about
'racism'.
It is simply too difficult to define races in any species. There are
clear distinctions between racism in humans & the behaviors of all
animals. There is, however, clear evidence to show that discrimination
occurs between animals of the same species, with those that are
unrelated & alien more likely to be discriminated against. However
once again, I would describe those animalistic behaviors as more
closely aligned with nepotism, or perhaps 'tribalism' rather than
racism or discrimination based on ethnicity? Otherwise, I've witnessed
some pretty odd behavior between dogs that make you think twice in
what's happening. Even my horses when it comes to horse bands. I love
to watch the main crew of dogs in our obedience class when a new dog
comes to join us. I swear I see most of those main obedience dogs act
just like the children in school when a new child joins the class.
When it comes to the social hierarchy that has its counterparts in
other animal species, including us humans is called the "pecking'
order". Maybe color/pattern have something to with it as well. Kathy
www.JoKaySedona.com
