Other - Cultures & Groups - January 2007

Yesterday in my history class two of my female students were talking. One is a Black and one is Hispanic. They were not talking to me, but while taking role I overheard this interesting exchange. The Black student asked the Hispanic student why so many Mexican girls are named "Maria"? The Hispanic girl was stunned at this innocent question and told her she shouldn't ask that because it was racist. The Black girl wrinkled her nose and said, "It is? What is racist about asking that?" The Mexican girl was stumbling to explain how it was racist. She never could tell her.

Of course there was NOTHING racist in the least about that innocent question, but it got me to thinking. What are some legitimate questions about race that "society" says we shouldn't ask because they are improper, rude, or racist? I don't plan to answer these questions, I would just be curious (hence my name) about what some of these taboo questions are.

2007-01-10 03:50:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

what happened to the Cubans anyway?

2007-01-10 03:46:15 · 8 answers · asked by ANONYMOUS 2

2007-01-10 03:42:28 · 8 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

2007-01-10 03:37:48 · 8 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

(Like they'll be offended when they receive them)

2007-01-10 03:35:16 · 5 answers · asked by vickiechanbb 1

2007-01-10 03:22:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not trying to be sick. But if a women or a number of women were attacking you, do you belive you can stike back in self defence? And would where you hit them make a difference in your opinion?

2007-01-10 03:18:35 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous

I seem to get a hard on when I see white females being pissed off.I believe many other guys feels the same, but may just shy away from revealing their minds about this statement/question.

2007-01-10 03:15:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 03:14:12 · 13 answers · asked by jordan e 2

be honest. what do u think of them? compared to like a prep

2007-01-10 03:08:57 · 6 answers · asked by *skater* 1

all I asked was " how many of you understand greek?"
Is it a rascist thing?
Jealousy?
what?

2007-01-10 03:02:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 02:56:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

the answer should be about 800 hundred words

2007-01-10 02:50:09 · 4 answers · asked by siku k 1

2007-01-10 02:42:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its a tradition in Spain....Personally i think its horrific and unbearable.
I dont understand the logic of it?

2007-01-10 02:37:27 · 7 answers · asked by Flower Power 2

Black Women - What is your thoughts on Black Women being portrayed as having " Big Butts" ..in Music Videos...
Do you think this is Sexist - Are you Happy, Proud of the
" Big Butt " tag...

2007-01-10 02:20:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

just wondered...?

2007-01-10 02:15:33 · 6 answers · asked by brown eyes 4

And no, I'm not racist because I'm half white myself but I've heard people say that white guys like light-skinned girls? I don't think it's true but how do you guys feel?

2007-01-10 02:02:48 · 10 answers · asked by prettyting 4

i hate racism. it saddens me that this still goes on around the world. i think things have got a lot better but theres still room for improvement. sometimes i see this sort of racism (not extreme) among my friends - black and white. there is sometimes a feeling that people feel more comfortable around others of the same colour or race. i think that all the media attention this problem has had in the last century has had a negative effect. what do people think about this? anyone see racism often? what is the cause of this problem? anyone actively racist and if so, why? and WILL WE EVER GET OVER THIS?!!
all answers welcome
thanks

2007-01-10 01:49:17 · 20 answers · asked by john9999999 3

like North America, land, people to work as slaves, the black pu--y from the slaves and make molatto babies etc... They are so greedy and selfish, they think they need to or do own the world.

2007-01-10 01:46:04 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a white middle aged female with absolutely no axe to grind. When a younger female colleague suggested the idea (in the context of a discussion about the Notting Hill Carnival) and I agreed, another colleague said we were racist. This really bothers me, because I don't think I am. But I would be interested to see what others think. I DO have black male friends!!

2007-01-10 01:34:40 · 25 answers · asked by Antonia B 1

What's it like to live like that?You know raving and partying and getting with fit girls.

2007-01-10 01:29:23 · 1 answers · asked by Hem 1

There is a girl in my university at Salford named Rachel who has a nice accent.Who else out there likes the Irish accent?

2007-01-10 01:04:01 · 36 answers · asked by BRAD Thomas 1

I am now seventeen but my dad is addicted to cocaine and i have known him all my life. But he has hardly ever been there for me. And has taught me how ignorant and arrogant a human can become. My mother tried hard but was never really there for me eitheir. She had me at a very young age and was always hanging out with friends. Or too interested in dating after divorcing my dad. The second time i might add. They are both republican christians. I became a democrat and an atheist. Some would say that is a result of rebellion. But i think rebellion is a good thing to rebel means your considering your parents beliefs and thinking if they are what you want to have as your own or would like to discard. I sort of thank them in a way for abandoning me. Because it helped me become a very open minded person and base my beliefs on what i learn rather then what was indoctrinated in me. And please dont see me as some stupid whiny kid. complaining about his parents.

Do any of you share my feelings

2007-01-10 00:33:44 · 5 answers · asked by Beaverscanttalk 4

Is Saddam well hung?

2007-01-10 00:33:25 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am just wondering y is it that people think that blacks name there kids weird names because it is just not blacks it is all races im not races of coures i just trying to get everyone to know that it is not the skin color someone is but there heart and the person they r inside no out side and i know that people are going to take this the wrong way but i just want people to realize that it is not skin but heart and not the name someone is either

2007-01-10 00:30:15 · 17 answers · asked by Brandi S 4

Or is it just a bomb waiting to go of like it did in Yugoslavia?

2007-01-10 00:05:50 · 9 answers · asked by Sir Sidney Snot 6

After all their country was filled with foreigners without the indigenous population ever being consulted?

2007-01-09 23:59:04 · 11 answers · asked by Sir Sidney Snot 6

Do chinese people hold sex in high regard or is it frowned upon in china to talk about it or what? Is it a religious matter?

I know a few chinese folk and all are not comfortable on the subject. Also when out in pubs and clubs chinese girls do not seem to be keen on pulling and/or one night stands.

I pretty sure this whole thing has nothing to do with the one child policy.

2007-01-09 23:55:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

why do all ethnic races want to look like white people, is it because of our beauty.

japanese people get eyelid surgery, black people get skin bleaching and hair straightening.

why do you all want to look and dress like us.

white people are all over billboards throught the world advertising stuff, are we the optimum essnce and definition of beauty the non whites aspire and look upto.

2007-01-09 23:42:46 · 13 answers · asked by cumsinbuckets 1