what is being black and what is being white?

Answer 1

People who say there is no difference are naive or being way too politically correct. There is a difference, but it usually has more to do with environment than race.

People think of being "black" as being poor; uneducated or educated but still speaking incorrectly/improper English and pronunciation; liking rap and R&B music; walking a certain way; doing your hands a certain way, especially when music comes on; loving to dance and sing--for black men in particular it's having tattoos everywhere, weird hairdos like braids and cornrows or wearing their pants down below their butts; for black women in particular it's having an attitude, being loud, having weird hairdos like the ones mentioned above and tacky hair pieces, having tons of kids at an early age without being married, having big butts. Almost none of these things are, in actuality, exclusive to black people, though...but if someone says you "act black" they probably mean some of these things.

As a black person, I know a lot of us stereotype people being white, in all honesty, as talking proper or enunciating everything clearly; using the word "****" and variations of it excessively as well as words like "dude," "awesome," "totally" and "like" too much; worrying about weight and looks too much; liking pop, rock or country music; dressing preppy, skater, goth or with clothes that fit perfectly; naive about the way the world really is; do all kinds of crazy things. Many think of white men as arrogant, conceited, thinking they know everything and feeling like they're entitled to everything in the world, and think of white women as less sexually inhibited as other races and going overboard on the importance of "sexuality" and being "sexy." Again, there are many black people who fit some of these, as well.

Answer 2

I haven't a clue about being black, but being white in America means that if you and another applicant are equally qualified, you will be last to recieve a scholorship or job, you will be blamed for the countries and therefor the worlds problems. Yea.. it's sad but true. Affermative action is discrimitave towards whites. Plain and simple.

Answer 3

>>What if black is white and white is black? The phrase 'black' in English is derived from the equal root as clean or 'blanc' in French. 'Black' used to intend 'white'. Or extra exceptionally, it used to intend 'missing color'. If whatever lacks color, it would be black or white and even gray, correct? >>How are we able to be real precise that we have got ascertained the 'proper' capabilities of which color is which? What if what we comprehend to be black is honestly white? Is color a baseless characteristic of items? Sure, color is a size of the way a lot gentle is mirrored from a floor, or what spectrum of sunshine is emitted from a supply. However, can we all understand colors the equal method? We do not know that. >>Does it exist in any respect? I inform ya, those Pedobears ask the darndest questions. Don't you could have a 5-yr-ancient to chase?

Answer 4

Being Black or being white is simply the color of one's skin....this is not important at all. However, it is important for each individual to show respect towards each other; also, we should all look beyond the color of one's skin and stand for equality and botherly love.

Answer 5

Well it's much like being blood-type O-positive, or growing up with a family who also eat and breathe.


Except that some people can see better than they can think!

Answer 6

some people like to say we are all the same, just a little skin color difference...but every race or culture has different traditions, or different mannerisms, different ways they talk, different slang...we all, meaning all races or cultures, have a heart and we can all feel the same, we can all do physically the same things...but we have different voices, different athletic abilities..somethings one culture or race may be more skilled in than others...there is a difference and nothings wrong with that...accepting the differences is where the problem comes in..

Answer 7

depends on the country I'm afraid . i am saddened by the prejudice here in America compaired to the UK.there should be no difference just as in hair color,eyes etc

Answer 8

well to be white in america is top of the food chain everything else comes in 2nd sad but true

Answer 9

well i think black is being black and hmmm white is being white,aww,yeah thats it:)

Answer 10

There is no real difference. Maybe on the outside, but not on the inside.