Other - Cultures & Groups - November 2006

2006-11-02 21:14:02 · 15 answers · asked by a88a06 1

2006-11-02 20:51:01 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I grew up inSouth Africa where "Coloured" is a distinctive race group - the descendents of the white people and the indigenous Hottentots. While Black people are the Black tribes, the Xhosas, the Zulus etc etc. It's never occurred to me that calling anyone "Coloured" is offensive - stupid, but not offensive. I hate calling people "White", "Black", "Jew" or anything like that, anyway. I do't like labels. I'm not white - I'm sort of pinky caramel. But some people seem to find it deeply offensive and I'd like an explanation of why.

2006-11-02 20:21:13 · 24 answers · asked by True Blue Brit 7

2006-11-02 19:46:09 · 1 answers · asked by djemli 4

....do you think that such a thing as battle of the sexes is as much of a big deal, according to yourself, as it is generally perceived to be?

its just that when i hang out with and get along with a lot of males, particularly during the years when i had made more male friends than i did with female ones back at school, i've never really encountered that male vs female problem and i never went along with that belief that men see themselves as being superior to women and women being better than men. from a very young age, i was brought up to respect both genders and to accept that women and men have their own faults, as well as that no one gender is better than the other.

therefore, speaking from personal experience, the battle of the sexes thing hardly exists, yet i am also aware of the fact that gender inequality is still a issue yet to be resolved, in regards to equal pay and a father's right to see his kids, when say a marriage breaks down.

what do you guys, think?

2006-11-02 19:36:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got a bit lost,I'm Italian and I don't now where I am...
Help!?

2006-11-02 19:32:22 · 8 answers · asked by Minerva 1

People are just beastly to anyone different than themselves. Why are people like this, what causes it, and how can it be solved?

2006-11-02 17:28:55 · 17 answers · asked by xXx 3

2006-11-02 17:07:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 16:49:47 · 7 answers · asked by dee d 2

or terminally depressed because of all the pressures America has to face.. Being a Superpower, Voting for Inept People, Starting wars.. etc.. etc..?

2006-11-02 16:30:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is a yankee ?...i visited america not long ago and i was in a state alabama,,, the people were so friendy. i called one bloke a yank...he said ..please sire ..do not call me a yankee...i said i am sorry but why not? ..i though all americans were yanks the same as myself being an australian called an aussie...no sir ..he said ,,the americans up north are yannkys and they are very strange people i would not advice you to go near them ...you a better to stay in the southern states ..he did frighten me a bit ..but i must say werever i went all the americans were the most freindlyist peope you will ever meet ...this is a true story.....brian..

2006-11-02 16:27:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 16:10:09 · 13 answers · asked by loved one 2

Everyone I know says it's French heritage with African descent, but my social studies teacher says it's Spainish and something else mixed. Everyone in my family has at least a little creole in them. I'm also 13% French. The rest is Irish, Native American Jewish, and somewhere African descent. According to my grandmother, she hasn't heard of anyone being African in our family, and we can track our history down about 400 years.

2006-11-02 16:06:43 · 6 answers · asked by TDAdancer 2

I think because they don't want the sun on them, but is this for religious purposes or what is the reason please....and I thank you in advance. My children ask me this frequently and I don't know why...

2006-11-02 16:04:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

now im not generalizing all of them only the ones i've met
i've noticed when they come to america they only seem
social with whites or asians why do you think that is?

i even talked to one on this dumb internet thing on her way
to america who admitted she'd most likely only talk with whites
and said (and i quote believe it or not)-i would probably be prejudice to<<
and thats just from what that person saw in movies and on tv

now i know the race issue is a senative subject but
some things are annoying and should be talked about

anywayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

do you think it's because of how other american races a portrayed in the media why people from other countries look at

american whites as the only socialable race in america

your thoughts please (and please nobody say im being racist it's to late at night i havnt taken my meds and i dont wanna hear it)

2006-11-02 15:54:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 15:34:22 · 13 answers · asked by Karen F 2

i am a cuacasian girl and i find that i am extremely attracted to mexicans, i love latino music and i love the traditions of the mexicans and believe in the mexican-catholic beliefs...

i do not find this weird but other people do especially mexicans.

i grew up in san diego so i have been around hispanic culture alot and i do not find anything wrong with this but people seem to be very hateful towards the fact that they think i want to be mexican.

but the fact of the matter is im not trying to be mexican it is just i do not have a very culturally rich backround so growing up in san diego, alot of the mexican traditions have become a big part of my personal culture.

what is your opinion on this?

2006-11-02 15:18:03 · 15 answers · asked by plzdntgoawy 1

they seem to stereotype me because of being a cuacasian girl and alot of people say that i come of as soewhat snobby and closed minded but in reality i am one of the most openminded people you will meet.

how can i come off as more open to all races including the latino race? because i come to find people of different ethnicities some of the most amazing people.

2006-11-02 15:09:09 · 8 answers · asked by plzdntgoawy 1

how would you say
"she likes talking on the phone"

is it... a ella le gusta hablar por el telefono
or por telefono (without the el)

thanks!

2006-11-02 14:48:39 · 2 answers · asked by AT 2

T0TALLY iMMERSED iN THE MEXiCAN CULTURE AND TRADiTi0NS EVN TH0 THEY ARE 0NLY HALF MEXiCAN.

i N0E THiS QUESTi0N CAME 0UT R0NG AND iGN0RANT.

iM SRRY

2006-11-02 14:43:33 · 26 answers · asked by plzdntgoawy 1

I am an arabic boy, and im 14 and a freshman, and i like a girl, she's arabic, and I get a weird feeling everytime i see her, or think about her. I wanna tell her, but I don't know what to say to her, please help me.

2006-11-02 14:39:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If they return India will become a well-developed country know!!!!!just think

2006-11-02 14:30:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

If they return here India will become a well-developed country know!!!!!just think

2006-11-02 14:30:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do kids feel they need to dress this way? are they not embarssed? and whats the reason behind it? there not intimadating...and i really dont think they look cool...why cant they just dress like everyone else? why do they want to be put out and made fun of?

2006-11-02 14:13:55 · 6 answers · asked by cutenwild1769 5

Rumors are my family was involved in it..When your heritage is involved in it..does that mean that you are still apart of it. Does it pass through the generation? I heard that the Knights Templar started it...I just have a lot of questions about it and I don't know where to start. Anyone have information about Freemasons and the Knights Templar and if...it carries through the generations..like being passed down? Help please...

2006-11-02 14:12:34 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2

It's the human race, not the black, white or latin race? does anyone else notice that? Or are we all just taking the easy way out so people are pointed out and described easior? Just curious, dont make this too heavy.

2006-11-02 14:02:32 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3

Ok well what is emo? i dont get it is it like punk? my friends say that emo people cut themselfs and stuff... so what is it?!??!?!

2006-11-02 13:23:05 · 7 answers · asked by sagar p 2

Hey there for my school report i have chosen the topic of homlessness in youths... I would like to have a sub heading as well buti cat really think of aythig that goes well with it.

I have focus questions as well and they talk about the needs, wants, support and what we can do to help homeless youths.

So if any one can come up with a sub heading that would be really great

Thanks guys

2006-11-02 13:13:49 · 4 answers · asked by cork1904 3

I am not bland with no heritage and my skin is not albino like the paper. Why call yourself white when its a word used to discriminate against us
I AM CAUCASIAN DO NOT CALL ME WHITE

2006-11-02 13:13:01 · 9 answers · asked by siciliansrule 1

Gorillas,Tigers are on the endangered list But people care more about savage humans.......Why are people so stupid?

There are over 6 billion people allready

2006-11-02 12:59:06 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous