You make more money, but at the same time, make life harder for others simply because they look different.
And how common do you think reverse discrimination is?
Have you ever been turned down for anything, or not allowed in somewhere because you were wearing conservative attire?
If so, where, when, etc?
2006-06-12 05:52:52 · 15 answers · asked by slee z 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's probably late for this, but ohwell. anytype of discriination based on how someone looks. NOt just race. some of the people atleast understood that. I was talking more about discriminating because people didn't look conservative. And if someone did look that way but but wasn't, it seems a form of deception and dishonesty.
2006-06-12 06:19:50 · update #1
NOT AT ALL!!!!!! im an indian and i can tell you one thing for sure that till date most ethnic groups are not very tolerant of each other. progress has taken place in great leaps and bounds yet most people are not able to rise above caste and color loyalties. i dont get it though??!!....its frustrating that even after indians and chinese and south east asian people are THE MOST progressive races of the world they are not treated in a manner that could be called accepting and acceptable. luckily enough for me.....i have "never" had to encounter a situation of racial discrimination.....but i have seen it happen all around me. in some of the most modern places. i can see where you got the inclination to ask this question. yes it true many many people use their resources and influence against certain groups of people and in favour of certain others. how ever we must realize that this is not going to take us very far. by adopting such immature means to express our dislike for a particular kind of people we are declaring openly that we dont want them.....we dont accept them....we dont like them.....this is a very wrong message. the sooner we realize this the better....
V.....peace out.....V
2006-06-12 06:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by Nolee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not prejudice nor would I ever use it to promote a business. This past weekend I went to a coach store. I was camping and I just happened to see it and I wanted to stop in. The sales women didn't look twice at me when I walked in the door. I browsed a little bit, looked at the ridiculously high prices, and waited for someone to ask if I needed help. A lady came in the store dressed in business attire. They were helping her right away. When I left they didn't even tell me to have a nice day. I was completely ignored the entire time. The funny thing is that I was actually interested in buying a purse but because they were so rude they lost commission from me. That's karma for you.
2006-06-12 13:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by Leah_W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I haven't been directly refused something for dressy in a more preppy, conservative style, I can definitely tell you that I have experienced discrimination because of it. In high school and college, I often hung around with various "groups" of people, many of whom were quite different than myself. People would laugh at me for wearing a "brand" of jeans and looking like a perfect little white angel. In fact, they would often behave in a snobby manner and ignore me until I was able to "prove" that I was cool.
Once in college a friend and I went to visit one of her friends in Baltimore. Her friend lived with a black guy and they had a party the first night we were there. We were the only white people at the party, and there were definitely comments at first. Again, we had to prove that we were "cool" whiteys in order to be accepted.
It still happens to me as an adult too. Just the other day, one of my friends (who happens to be "rough" shall we say?) was over and we were hanging out having a few drinks. The conversation came to tattoos (very simple) and this girl almost fell out of her chair to discover that I actually had two! Imagine!
So, how common do I think reverse discrimination is? Quite common. It is human nature to stick with people more like us and it is understandable too. I don't actually think it is "reverse" discrimination. Discrimination is discrimination, no matter what direction it is pointing.
As for your initial question, would I feel right about supporting prejudice through business.... you'll need to explain more. What sort of "prejudice" are you talking about? I mean, if you're talking about mere economic differences, well, that is sort of the point of a business... to make money.
2006-06-12 13:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no of course not but it IS legally allowed in CA - probably other places as well - at least in public works construction.
reverse discrimination - that's really laughable because discrimination is still prejudice even if it is directed at whites. the biggest secret these days is how racist everyone really is against whites for no reason other than a misconceived slight from 40 years ago that had nothing to do with me, my dad, or his dad. Check out the book Hating Whitey by David Horowitz. IT will open your eyes/mind and scare the hell outta you.
no i have never been ousted for being conservative except when i open my mouth. my appearance would probably contradictory to who I am according to those that would judge me before talking to me. (sadly that's been my whole life)
2006-06-12 13:00:30 · answer #4 · answered by bbq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a tonne of prejudice in the business world with hiring policies here...at least it's out in the open though...
My line of work...absolutely no disc. goes on...I won't allow it.
I have not personally experienced reverse discrimination, though i wouldn't be surprised if it was widespread among certain groups.
2006-06-12 12:57:38 · answer #5 · answered by stacey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
happens all over every second of the day. Sometimes people look the way they do because of whats between their ears. Sometimes people are born hot and some are born ugly.
fact is a sound mind would lead to a sound body because you would treat yourself with respect.
2006-06-12 12:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Conservative attire is rarley rejeted. In fact I have never heard of that. I definantly would not feel right about supporting prejudice. I wouldn't do it.
2006-06-12 12:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by Devilz Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would not feel good about it at all...in a business you want profits and you want to reach your sales goal...but you also have to be responsible and welcoming everyone to your business will actually make you MORE marketable...thus increasing sales and profits...being prejudice will only turn people off to your business...trust me...i am one of those people who looks at the eeo report of a comapny and their hiring practices to determine if i want to sho there...and once i find out they don't like to hire a certain group of people or that they discriminate,I stop shopping there and i tell my family and friends who tell their friendsand so on and so forth.
i.e tommy hilfiger
http://www.eeoc.gov/
2006-06-12 13:09:24 · answer #8 · answered by TRU_TEXAN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband want run a service call if its in a bar... Cuz he doesn't think people should be at the bar first thing in the morning or in the middle of a work day...
2006-06-12 12:57:41 · answer #9 · answered by panda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely Not!! These practices should not even be an issue this day in age. Labor Board should act immediately to end this issue.
2006-06-12 12:55:57 · answer #10 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋