Your a RACIST!!?

Question

Do you think that so people are to quick on the gun to accuse someone of racisim? It seems that you can't open your mouth about any aspect of anyones racist without some one running up and saying your a racist. And you all know the second someone's called a racist everyone bands together to make the person who made the comment feel like a jerk. I think that some people a really over sensitive and should consider that just because a race is mention does not mean that the issue is really over race.

The reason i bring this up is because i recently asked a question on yahoo in search of entertainment in my city only to be brow beaten by one of these trigger happy accusers. I simply associate Techno music with one race and Hip-hop/R&B with another i didn't say that one was better or worse but that i was looking for a club that played Black Music (you know music by black artist).

What do you think have we (Americans) become overly sentive to race relations?

I'll agree i sterio typed but there is an difference between sterio typing (based on experience) and being a racist. A racist has a severe dislike of a certain race and takes delight in there suffering or unfair treat. I am not a racist

Answer 1

You are right, there are certain things targeted toward certain races, for example: American eagle clothing. I am a african american female and i weigh 125 pounds, and there is NO WAY i can get my *** into a pair of jeans in my normal size 3. Music and certain other entertainments are geared specifically towards certain races. dont let some idiot tell you you are a racist because you have mental race catagories. every one does. if they say they dont THEY ARE LIARS and really need to evaluate themselves. beacuse I know i do.

Answer 2

1. Spelled You're not Your (difference in meaning, sounds the same though)
2. You're right that there is a difference between stereotyping and racism...you can look them up in the dictionary. Although, neither of those words/actions will advance you in the opinion of others. We all tend to rely on past experiences to judge future actions, but we need to be careful not to lump PEOPLE into that category.
3. I think that some people are not sensitive enough while others are waiting for someone to screw up to point out their superiority or lack-there-of. Rather than jumping the gun and freaking out about a remark or action, use that experience as an opportunity to explain why it makes you uncomfortable. Sometimes we just don't know if we're saying something bothersome. Even if I think it should not bother you, I'm not you, and I will apologize if you tell me how you feel.
4. One day race relations will be a mute point. We're so global and inter-racial offspring is our future. We are all meant to coexist; we were born from the same template.

Answer 3

Sorry to burst your bubble sweetheart but your first question was racist. Not because of the type of music. Not because because one is better than the other. I agree with what you say in this second question. I look at myself as being part of the human race. If everybody would go by that premise and be tolerant of everybody Else's differences. we wouldn't have any problems. When I am going out or just listening to music, I, like everyone else have my preferences as to the type of music I hear. however, the difference between you and me and what makes your first question racist, is that I don't care what race the people or person is that is making that music.

Answer 4

You're asking a deep question here.

First and foremost, yes, Americans are quick to be politically correct and jump on "racism". However, if you look deep into society, it needs to resolve a good amount of its own issues in order to become more peaceful.

If a person relates music or fashion choices to a particular race, then they're stereotyping. Although most R&B/Rap artists are black, a huge range of people listen to what those artists produce.

People also hold on to deep-seeded predjudices. In a community, a person who is "country" may be deemed a "redneck", while in turn, lower-income families/neighborhoods are sometimes resentful of those who try to better themselves educationally or socially.

Sadly, I think there will always be some form of racism against all races.

Answer 5

You are very right! I have what you might call "eminem syndrome" meaning I was raised as the only white girl in an all black neighborhood. So, well, I talk black, walk black, and I eat my greens. I even have people come up to me and say, "You sure aren't shaped like a white girl." I just tell them to blame it on the cornbread. Well, anyway, people are always trying to call me a wanna be or stereotype me in some way. I say, if you are just trying to be around people that you feel comfortable with, well, more power to ya. You like music by artists of your race whom you can relate to. If a white guy wants to hear Hank Williams Jr. we don't say he's discriminating against the blacks. If there was no such thing as black music, we wouldn't have BET. I know I don't relate well to country music. It's not a part of the culture to which I was raised in, but I like white people. what a load of crap. What's wrong with a black person liking black music????

Answer 6

Americans have had RACE issues shoved down their throats for so long it's become ridiculous.

The sad part is there is still discrimination in areas where there should not be. At the same time someone says they like black music and their attacked as racist. We've become hypersensative in all the wrong places.

I'm afraid to ask for black paint at the hardware. LOL

Answer 7

Americans are sometimes overly sensitive about racism because there is still a lot of racism in existence. Segregation still exists in social settings, housing, religion, etc. It is apparent that there is racial prejudice. The judicial system is tainted because of prejudice against minorities and the impoverished. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun said, "race continues to play a major role in determining who shall live and who shall die." .... So, I suppose if I were a minority, and I had to spend my life feeling as if I had to fight for equality, I would be sensitive, too. Paradoxically, I love ethnic humour. It is a complicated society in which we live.
I would have understood your YA question about entertainment and not have thought you were being a racist, but I have never had to walk in the moccasins of someone else. Good Luck !

Answer 8

I think we have become sensitive to the topic. People use the race card too much. It's ridiculous. Another thing, there are other people on Yahoo Answer that are racist and say mean things. Just an FYI.

Answer 9

Yes mam. I see racism on both sides of the street. I have been treated well by white people. Maybe not perfect, but I think good. I have had friends who look for trouble, and some of them find it.
I try to stay around the Christian people as much as I can. they seem to treat more people with respect. We need more respect in America that s for sure. You are Right though-too many people are like a time bome just waiting to go off.
But you what, I bet you would like church music too.

Answer 10

I once said to my dad when I was 10 ... What if I just tore my skin off? We're all identical beneath the skin. Would that make a difference?
Well, what IS "white" and "black" and "asian"? They're really just general terms for huge chunks of the human family on earth....
Is RACE really such a sensible term?
Actually, wouldn't a more accurate term would be "Mega-Family"?

Mega-Family....That's the best I can come up with for now!!

Look... Don't we all share in one single huge family...? Right?
It's a single "Mega-Family"... with "Sub-Mega-Families" sharing certain physical features just as ANY related family does!
Other than that, you won't find any brain differences EXCEPT for learned cultural ones.... Which leads to ethnic richness and diversity in all our families.
The generational, cultural riches are what makes each big family special, contributing to the rest of humanity!
The physical features shared by the members of our "Sub-Mega-Families" naturally provide the common identity accociated with healthy cultural pride.
The terms "color", "black", "white" etc. have become a challenge (pain in the @ss) for us by creating generalizations and automatic associations...some harmful & some constructive...
but being "color blind".....
(pretenting NOT to see physical differences)....
is NOT helpful....pretending our physical family distinctions don't exsist!
It's OKAY to notice and acknowledge one person's ethnic distinctions from another's..as long as personal character isn't part of it.
Americans in particular are still learning how to deal.
It's all a matter of thoughtfullness and balance and time.
....But those of us who do not believe in a Mega-Family are always going to make things messy for us all!