is it really racism?

Question

If blacks represent only 14-18% of the population ( I am admittedly unsure what the last cencus showed), should they not be equally represented in everything?
But facts show this is not the case.
Blacks, although in total number are completely outnumbered in this by whites, have the highest percentage (of there own population segment), of people on welfare.
represent over 70% of prison inmates in men and over 50% in women.
Have the highst percentage of unwed mothers.
have the highest percentage of high school drop outs

How can these things be and yet Racism is cried most often by that segment of our citizenry for everything from lower paying jobs, to Racial profiling in crimes.

Is it really racism, or is it a failure to recognize reality?

I do NOT deny that racism exists.
My question is if all of these problems of one segment of society can be swept away by labeling everything racism!

i will further define, please read:
Is it racism if a black person is not hired for a job that requires public contact, if this person cannot use correct english or write competently?
or comes to an interview dressed like a gang member?
is it racism to look for a black suspect in a crime where the victim says that he/she was victimized by a black person?

I will give you examples from the both sides:
serial killer who canibalizes his victims>white man
robber of 70 yr old woman who is raped b assailant>black man
stastics show that these crimes are OVERWHELMINGLY committed by the person listed
is it racism to see the truth? or to follow logic?

I admit that any of you can give specific examples of real racism. this is not my point nor the focus of my question.

I have (as, my experience tells me, most white people in the US have) been called racist.
I refused to hire a black person who had no experience and dressed like a "gangsta", talked with nearly only slang and used curse words continually.

I was called racist when he called to find out if he got the job.

I refused to hire a White man who WAS qualified, but dressed, and spoke the same way.

I eventually hired one black person (male) and two whites (man and woman)

but the word is probably still spreading that I am racist.

Answer 1

The reality is that racism exists.

I'll agree with D. K. As a black man, I answered the question strictly for the points. But since you were serious, and I do appreciate the dialogue, I'll humor you the more.

I will agree with you that we can not hide as a people by saying everything is racism. It isn't. The problem that you will find is that you consider all things being equal, and they are not. Not in America. It's the 21st Century and Blacks are proportionately at an extreme disadvantage in this country. Guns and drugs are not brought into this country by blacks, but they are dropped into our communities. Why aren't there liquor stores, gun and pawn shops in the rich communities? They aren't allowed. Blacks have little to no say as to what comes into their community. Let's look at another fact; and I am not a sports fan per se. However, the Black atheletes dominate NFL and NBA for starters. How many Black owners are there in these franchises? Who makes the money come in? Yes, we are a minority in number but make a majority impact on society. BTW- There are more whites on welfare comparatively than blacks.

I don't want preferential treatment as a black man, but I do want to have the same dignity and respect afforded to me as any man. When that does not happen, I can say it's rasicm. I hold a Doctorate in Counseling and Theology, two Master's, three Bachelor's. I have no tattoos, and you see my hairstyle. I find that I must deal with prejudism and rasicm on a weekly basis. That is what I mean when I say that racism is the reality.
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(Hey*****) If you are white, as you have learned already, you will be labeled racist. Only you can answer if that is true. If I call you gay, would you start dating guys? I hope not. People will come up with their perception of you and it is up to you to live so that you can refute it. I'm black and I would not hire a thug looking gangsta wanna be. The people employed in my establishment represents me. You have to put those negative thoughts behind. Let your hiring practices mean that you hire the one most qualified to represent you well. I ten blacks lose an opportunity to work for you because of this, then don't sweat it.

Answer 2

Some of those responses are ridiculous. As an American, I am establishing to detect how racist Britain honestly is. Embrace variety as a substitute of considering "Oh no!! they're taking on". I literary have peers from virtually each tradition possible, and it has actually made me a larger individual. Even the deep south of the US, which has a nasty repute for racism, isn't close as dangerous as what I see on a few of these message forums. I grew up in a vicinity in which I was once the one white child, and I was once now and then discriminated towards, however I do not make generalizations of all minorities for the reason that of it.

Answer 3

If control of the census and collection of data from every poll associated with this research were given to non-whites to distribute to the country at large, the numbers would invariably jump all across the board as the governing authority would view their position as being in the majority and those falling beneath would share less favorable positions according to how well they adhere to the social constructs viewed as the norm by said governing authority. Polls are opinions and the accuracy of the census depends on complete participation from the entire populace of our nation. If there were to be a poll generated about racial tolerance in America and the governing authority were Iraqi-Americans, would America as a whole fully accept the findings generated from that poll as fact? Probably not. If this poll was to be distributed throughout the world as infallible data, how would the world at large view those groups that did not rate high enough according to the 'facts' rendered with the utmost impartiality by the governing body? The cast(e) would be set. Is this racism?

Answer 4

You're talking about apples and trucks. Racism is racism, regardless of how you look at it. Having an unwed mother, or dropping out of high school is besides the point. If a black man, coming from a two-parent home, finishes high school with honors, goes on to college, gets a master degree, but can't get the good job because whoever is in charge has a problem with minorities? Or the white woman at her job, who is being criticized or looked down upon by her boss and/or co-workers because the man she is dating/married to is black/Mexican/Hispanic?
Is that not racism? It seems to me you're not looking at the bigger picture.

Answer 5

Racism definately exists, but I think that the percentages quoted can be explained by a sociological examination of our culture and society, which holds many biases unseen on the surface. Race plays a large part in this, even if not intentionally, because discrimination is mainfested in the system.

Answer 6

it doesn't matter how much proof you show them about what is going on they will deny any of it is their fault and call you a racist and a ghost or cracker or something like that. if they could see the problem maybe they could fix the problem, but they refuse. its to easy to blame white people for everything