Why people are so devided racionally in US (black,white,latino,asian)?

Question

sometimes i feel crazy about going to clubs,neighborhoods,schools. seeing only whites or blacks, or only latinos.why is that so here in US?

i dont see interacional friendship even between kids. may be iam wrong .i live only 3 yrs here

Answer 1

The answer to your question has to be linked to the history of so-called "western civilization." The human tendency to clump together in such ways is, I think, largely driven by culture. It is natural to "hang around" with those who understand your traditions, whether they take the form of particular dance and song or political belief and religion.To a degree, I think it's fine to group together in such familiar pursuit. Unfortunately, there's been a strong tendency over the last millenium of human history for the people hailing from the countries of the world whose citizens tend to be lighter-complected, i.e., European, to exercise political and economic dominance over the people of more darkly-complected nations, such as the countries of Africa, the indigenous peoples of the Americas and many of the countries of Asia. This resulted in a misguided and damaging tendency for the so-called dominators to presume an elitist mentality. It was seen as acceptable and somehow even natural, to "share their enlightened ways" with those peoples they regarded as backward and heathenistic. This is the basic mentality used to rationalize such things as black slavery and genocidal policies toward the Native nations of the western hemisphere--even in a country like the U.S., which was supposedly developed on a foundation of "justice for all" and the "melting pot tradition." U.S. elitist society did not include the darker races in the fulfilment of these principles.There has been some change in this in more contemporary history, as evidenced in the increase in inter-racial marriages, the selection of a black Secretary of State, etc. There has been more "crossing over" between races in such areas as political and economic inclusion, etc. , but much of the double standard continues. It can be very difficult to totally abandon the ways of one's ancestors. So, although it's in ways understandable to "hang" with fellow descendants from mother nations, etc., I hope there will be more cultural cross-overs, sharing and inclusion in the years to come so we can continue to evolve as citizens of the world.

Answer 2

People become divided when they refuse to learn about one another. It is not even a matter of accepting another persons ways, sometimes it is enough just to understand why a person is the way he is. I have lived a number of different places and the biggest thing I discovered is that people are people everywhere you go. That said when you go to another country or area or side of town and try to tell everyone how great yours is and that they are doing things all wrong here, that makes people upset and causes divisions.

When I lived outside the U.S. I worked very hard to do things the local way and fit in the best I could. When I saw areas that could be improved I tried to set the example so that people could see another way in action instead of telling them how much better we did back home.

So the problem continues here in the U.S. with the variety of cultures and languages. If you cannot communicate then it is very difficult to establish a common ground with someone. However, once you share your ways and are willing to accept a few new ones yourself, instead of insisting that your way is the only right way, you see that we all basically have the same wants, needs, pains, hopes and desires. Once you realize that we are all one race, the human race, your prejudice fades. The big problem is that this is a two-way street and many people on each side are not willing to get to know the other side as people, they only focus on the differences instead of the similarities. Pride, lack of understanding and a refusal to learn new things are the biggest roadblocks to unity today.

Answer 3

Very few countries are as large and diverse as the U. S. The people are divided not just by race, but by region, culture, education and financial status. It might as well be a collection of countries that overlap. The color of skin is probably most obvious to you, but I grew up here a member of a minority, and I am NOT most comfortable with people of the same race. Instead I spend the most time with people of the same "class". But I am unusual and most people are afraid to be told that they are going outside their group. The "average" person needs to feel accepted and that's easier within a group where you look like you belong. That's just human. And by the way, other countries have riots and problems because of racial/religious/cultural differences, so we're not unusual in this.

Answer 4

It is the herd syndrome. People flock together like cattle, tract housing is an example. But there are cities in which people of diverse races, creeds and colors can live together, work and play together and get along just fine. I live in one such area of Northern Ohio. In fact in the city of Lorain there are dozens of diffent points of origin for the many various ethnic groups. Instead of trying to isolate themselves in their communities they instead have a great "international" festival inwhich they spotlight a different ethnic group each year. There are princesses who are chosen to represent their different heritages, such as the Irish Princess, Mexican Princess, African-American Princess, etc. And the food at the festival is down right sinful! I pig out everytime I go. I would say as melting pots go, Ohio is the leader in acceptance of everyone. The only thing that matters here is that you're not afraid to work and follow the golden rule.

Answer 5

The US is one of the few countries in the world that allows anyone to immigrate regardless of their race or religion based on yearly quotas. Illegal immigration also adds to the diversity pool. Because of this open door policy, more polarization is also found. This is because people of similar attributes find comfort, safety and community being amongst people of similar demographics. For example, in many family gatherings, you may find children playing together, teenagers in a group, mothers in a group, and older men in a group. This also applies, at some level, to groups based on race, religion or other similar characteristics.

If you feel this needs to change, these are some possible suggestions: Start community outreach or in reach efforts; Invite people from other groups into your group; Extend Trust and Respect to other groups.

Answer 6

What makes something called something. someone got here up with a popularity for people and now we together call ourselves people (so a procedures as English is in touch). How are we diverse from different issues? we seem diverse, we've diverse genes, we've diverse applications, and some would say we received the breath of existence from God. What makes us human interior the eastern way of questioning? A human that conforms to the societal norms. Even the bible says you're a beast in case you provide your self as a lot as sin.

Answer 7

Take a young chicken from its mates in a pen. Make a red mark on that chickens head and put it back in the same pen with its mates.

The other chickens will kill the red marked chicken cause its different. People are pretty much the same. And most people are morons.

Answer 8

I really wish that everyone would stop feeling that they are being treated unfairly or not equal and start finding positive ways to help everyone feel united. After all, this is the United States and the main part of our name is United.

PGBISME

Answer 9

I think about this a lot as I get older, I think the problem is cultural separation. We are into our own culture and we are intolorent of other cultures. Sad, really. We should embrace eachothers differences. Ignorance is the bigggest problem.

Answer 10

I think in part it is a primal thing, the urge to judge and be judged, but mostly it's the way we are brought up, or taught. If you have red neck parents, you are inclined to be "red neck". If you are in the ghetto, and live around "urban" life, you are inclined to be a "gang banger". Am I wrong here?