Why is there a double standard on racism in America to the point of near acceptance if the bigot is black?

Answer 1

I have just as much a problem with black racism towards whites as white racism to blacks.

First off, it takes the conscious of America to eradicate racism.

If this nation would stop blaming others and asking "well why can they..." then we could start moving in the right direction.

So for those who ask why their is a black history month or BET, think about it. Is regular TV geared to blacks or people of color? Why is BET or Black History Month needed? Because minority achievements and events are ignored. Check out BET News, it gives information about things that you are not going to see on network TV. Oh and if you want to talk about "White TV" ever check out GAC? Not too many people of color there...

Open up a magazine (not one generated to a specific genre or group) and see who are in the ads.

Check out GQ or commercials or billboards or even the board rooms of the major companies. You will notice the large amount of white people there and more specifically white men. How about the people doing the news at night? Any of them doing Network news of Black, Asian or Native American descent? Where is the NBC Nightly News anchor who isn't white besides the reporter who is "at the scene" reading the news to the nation?

What would you say if you saw seven commercials in a row that didn't have a white person in it? You would probably check to see what show that is on TV or the station you are on. Want to know why? Because you saw people outside of your race over and over. Well people of color have to do that every day. Even though people don't notice it it happens and it is the people who are in the minority to have to accept it also. You just feel more at home with those who are of your kind.

What we see on TV and ads are the reflection of what our culture wants us to see.

Sorry about that tangent but it fuels the engine of bigotry.

It is NOT an excuse, it is a basis of why black being a bigot is almost accepted.

You want to change it to where a black bigot is seen as just as stupid as a white one? Speak up to get rid of it all things bigoted.

Answer 2

I believe it goes further than that to say its O.K. of anyone but a white male. Blacks, Asians, Native Americans, Women, and now Muslims have been discriminated against in the near past. History has forgotten about the prejudice Italians, Germans, Dutch, White Spaniards, etc... had endured. People seem to want to make it right by letting the discriminated say and believe whatever they want for awhile. It is a new thing so how far or long do you let it go? We have gone so far as having a month dedicated to African Americans. Not that I have a problem with it, as long as if there was a push for a "white" month there wasn't a backlash, but I feel there would be. Everyone is a bigot to some extent. Every race has been discriminated against at some point. People need to stop feeling sorry for themselves and move on. It's better for everyone in the long run.

Answer 3

There was a time when racism was really racism. Now in the days of politically correctness the lines have become somewhat blurred. For example, the "n" word. The n word was used by white slave masters to degrade black slaves, and thus is (and should be) seen as racist. But now other races (and even sex's) are jumping on the bandwagon. Chinese call others racist when using "chink" (a mear shortened form of the word chinese), Jap (shortening of the word japanese), Beaner (mexican), Fag, etc. I will concede that those terms can be construed as derogatory, but they are not racist, or at least not like the n word. There was no slavery or not even the hint of "inferiority" when those words are used that compares with the n word.

So, what does that mean? Yes there is a double standard, but at least part of the double standard is due to politically correctness. Everybody wants to be offended nowadays, everyone wants to be the victim. Booo hoooo.

Answer 4

Firstly, there is no double standard on racism in America. I would hope to believe that we agree that it's wrong!!! By definition, racism requires that the "racist" has power over another group to enforce his/her/their beliefs. Secondly, you're mixing terms and subject matters because a bigot is someone who has a view that their opinion is superior to ALL others. Thus, you can be a race bigot, a culture bigot, a language bigot or a sexuality bigot.

Now, from what I'm gathering, you are questioning the social acceptance/indifference to certain groups espousing "prejudicial" beleifs against another group without regard? Now, as stated, I'd like to believe that all who have answered your question agree that racism and bigotry are WRONG (although some posts make me wonder) and we all have our prejudices, right? So, my question to you is what did this person say to make you feel this way? Did you ask this person why they said what they did and whaat was meant by it? How did you empower yourself to get to the heart of the matter to seek understanding?

Answer 5

I think that often what we see is mistrust based on experiences. Black people were not given a fair shake in this country for a very long time. Statistically speaking, overall, the economic and social situation still places many black people at a disadvantage. So, at this point in time, there is some resentment harbored, justified or not, toward white people, and yes, it does come out in popular media.
I think the reason it's a little more acceptable as far as media goes is that white people (especially liberal media) still feel some guilt associated with white people's treatment of black people in the past, and with the continued statistical gap in things like education, employment and arrest rate.
I really personally would like to see less 'comedy' on these subjects and more discussion, but the nature of our society doesn't seem to desire that. That's banned to some NPR station at 9 am on Saturday morning.

Answer 6

In regards and with respect to Tommy D's answer:

you have a good point pointing out that guidline. (YOU MAY NOT POST CONTENT (or links to content, including photos):

to exploit, solicit, or harm minors.
that is violent, racist, incendiary, or otherwise objectionable.)

However you also violated the same guideline "Look whiteboy...". Doesn't that also fall into the same category?? The question does spark some critisism. Perhaps Yahoo should be the final authority on this question.

M philosopher of life experiences.

Answer 7

Because the people of color have been abused for so long and so badly they do not trust what people say and do. Hurt can last a long time as there are lots of scars and they do not wish them to be opened.

We need more contact and honest contact with everyone. Trust is not given easily when the past speaks for dishonesty.

Answer 8

I think your question is very good. We white folks have always been called racist even if we are not. People tend to forget that all races have racisism in them...from Blacks, Spanish and so on and so on. Its got nothing to do with them being lied to....how long must we pay for what our ancestors did? That is hog wash.

Answer 9

Look whiteboy or pink or what-ever,this is your first Question a little less provocation would be nice,after you read the 'community guidelines' properly,near the bottom next to the type of question's that will get you kicked right off here maybe you'd better have a little look;don't you think! ktf.x Click on mine or any avatar for details.!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

Yes, the powerful majority is not permitted to criticize the vulnerable minority, but the minority can criticize the majority.
You can see the same with blones, women, the president, big corporations,whatever. It's ok to criticize the powerful but it's bad manners to criticize the poor and downtrodden.