Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Are Jews white?
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Yes, Jews are white

This position holds that Jews are white. It argues the only condition for whiteness is being white, that many Jews are objectively and are commonly perceived as white, and that skin colour is not a distinguishing factor setting Jewish people apart from other white populations.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Jews are objectively white
    At its most essential, whiteness is about the colour of one's skin. Irrespective of arguments around systemic inequalities, it is an objective fact that many Jews have white skin and are therefore white.
  2. Jews are perceived as white
    Whiteness is not performative, it is defined objectively by how one is perceived. Jews are privileged in society by virtue of their skin colour. One need look no further than the great levels of wealth and education enjoyed by Jews, relative to others, as proof of white privilege in action.
  3. Skin colour is not a distinguishing factor for Jews
    Jews can be white because skin colour has nothing to do with whether or not someone is Jewish.