What is considered racist nowadays?

Question

I've been confused lately. We want equality for all races, right? Then why do we have special months (February and June) and tv channels (BET) for black people? If we want them to be equal, why would we have them stand out? And in schools there are the Latino, Asian, Black, etc clubs, but there are no caucasian clubs. So we're giving people what they want, but it's only making them stand out as a different race. It seems to me like we're bending over backwards trying to please everybody, but we're only getting accused. What is the solution? What is considered racist and what is acceptable?

If I have offended you in anyway, I'm truly sorry, I just don't know what's acceptable and what's not. Will you please explain to me? Thank you in advance!

Answer 1

I am deeply offended by some of the responses to this question. So what minorities have a few clubs to celebrate their culture. So what? Who is is that really hurting? As an African American I could personally care less if white people had there own channels. I am not racist. I respect all people and cultures. What bothers me is people's attitudes. Ignorance is what I hate. If you want a club for caucasians start one. Things wont happen unless you make them. Do you know how long us minorities have had to struggle for the few things that you mentioned? We deserve it and we deserve to be proud of our culture. All people should be proud of their culture despite their race.

Answer 2

I think you put it perfectly with "We want equality for all races, right?"

Exactly -- it is something we want -- not something we have acheived. These are attempts to recognize the peoples who have contributed to the overall culture. Personally, I would like to see equality for all people...

Consider this: How much Black history or culture is included in school curricula from March to January? What percentage of the people on television are Latino? How much does society at large acknowledge the contributions of Asians?

Now ask each of those questions about people of European descent (Caucasus or Caucasian).

There is also a Women's History Month, but not a Men's. Why? We know women were there -- they had to have been or we wouldn't be here today. Why do we need to make women stand out? Why are there clubs only for women? Even after they were granted the vote, they began to want the right to be able to get a divorce, they wanted protection from domstic violence, they were launching attacks on men, who were bending over backwards to help them. You do see the point, that it's all growing pains.

If the dominant culture (and schools particularly) gave more recognition to non-white or women's contributions, there would be no need to have any special time set aside. It is not to make anyone"stand out," but so that all peoples can be brought to a place where they are socially equal.

I think what you're experiencing is that the culture is changing more rapidly and you don't know what your place is in it. It has changed very little in social attitudes over the last two hundred years, but the pace has been accelerated since the Civil Rights Acts of the early 1960s.

BTW, BET is a private company that began at a time when there was nowhere else that offered its programming. Back when MTV showed music videos as its main programming, there was a long period when they showed no Black artists at all. BET helped bring black music to the public. In 1991 they became the first Black-controlled company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Answer 3

Sometimes things are confusing. First, by standing out does not mean a bad thing. Being able to feel good enough about ones culture to not have to hide, as often different cultures, races did, is a good thing. Racism comes in many different ways. It is often most associated with White against ..... (say Black, or Asian...or whatever) but the truth is, there are Blacks who are racist against whites, there are Dark Skinned Blacks who don't like Light Skinned Blacks, there are American English Speaking Latinos who don't like Immigrant Mexican ...basically, racism is not accepting someone for their race.

Answer 4

1) Can you honestly say we're equal now? Women make less money then men, black men are more likely to get pulled over is that equal?

2) Is education really that equal? Go to any coal mine, old steel mill/ghetto/trailer park area & then go to a lovely suburb, compare & contrast the differences in thought & education.

3) Are you REALLY getting accused? Or is it that you want us in the background? You don't want to think of all the injustices & wrongdoings this country has done? Are you trying to whitewash our history?

4) Who really has the power? Why is it so wrong to celebrate our culture when history books to choose to ignore them? There have been many contributions from Hispanics, Blacks & Asians, but you sure as hell wouldn't know it.

You're right, I don't like the channels & month celebrations, but if this country INTEGRATED all of our cultures like they were supposed to, this opportunity wouldn't have come up & we wouldn't be having this conversation.

Answer 5

Honey you are right on! Can you imagine if someone started a United Caucasian college fund? Or a white Miss America pageant? what about WAT, meaning white entertainment. Did you ever hear of the white Camber of commerce? No? Me either, but there is a black Chamber of commerce! It's like the hurricane. They were told repeatedly to clear out. The ones who stayed obviously stayed to loot. How many scenes of people stealing TVs, stereos etc. Not food, blankets, etc. They were looting. Then when it got bad, it became a race issue. They had plentyof warning, but all of a sudden here comes Ole Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpston and it becomes a race issue. President Bush deliberately sent that ole nasty hurricane to new Orleans just to hurt black people. When did natural disasters and acts of God become race issues?

Answer 6

Its amazing how theres racist people like al sharpton who is accepted by the media and stuff while he should be treated like a Klansman.

BET is just a stupid idea. I heard one person on here say "It is here to get us back on track!" really? How can a tv station help you do that and why would you need to in the 21st century of the USA.

There should be a white power club or something. but obviously "white power" is used by the KKK so you have to call it something else and it can't be racist.

Having channels like BET is not bringing ANYONE one of us together, it is just dividiing us. Anyone with commen sense knows that.
Al sharpton makes MLK spit in his grave. Al sharpton and Jessse Jackson are rich racist who make money off of poor black people then blame it on white people.

USA should not try to please anyone but should do what is right.

"Trying to ban gay marriage is racism to me."
whoa lol. That is the funniest thing i heard all day. What color are homosexuals?? tell me please

Answer 7

The things you mention celebrate these cultures, they don't give them anything special as a race other than to celebrate diverse backgrounds. Diversity is the most important distinction to make when considering getting past racism. The differences in people are minor compared to the similarities.

Answer 8

Blacks consider everything racist. Now, some ppl are racist and not all black think that all ppl r racist. It's confusing! ButI think blacks are racist by saying whites are racist if u know what i mean.

Answer 9

I love Grandma Susie!

Answer 10

According to certain minority "leaders," if you are white, then you are a racist any time it's convenient or advantageous for them to call you one.