is it racist to say that black people can jump high? that asians are good at math? that indians have big *****

Question

first of all, these are generally true. second, they are all compliments.

but for some reason, it seems like people would get offended if you say that. why?

it's american indians-- and yes, they are on average, bigger than any other race

Answer 1

im Asian and i feel its a compliment ...thanks anyway.
But im not good at math =(

Answer 2

It's not necessary racist, it's just too general to possibly be true. I'm black, and can't jump high at all. I've never slept with an Indian before so I don't know about their endowment. . .but every Asian that I know IS really good at math. . .but I think that has more to do with their culture's discipline as related to education, not their race. Plus, I'm sure there's an Asian somewhere that absolutely SUCKS at math! lol

Answer 3

By definition, it is not racist. Here's the definition of racism:
rac·ism ( P ) Pronunciation Key (rszm)
n.
The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.
Discrimination or prejudice based on race.

So, these comments are stereotypes which some may find offensive, they are not racist. Racism has the added element of suggesting that one race is superior to another.

If you said, "Black people jump thigher than white people," then that would be racist.

Answer 4

Yes, it is racist, because it concerns *individual* qualities/characteristics that you are applying to a whole race. And "racism" means, in part, assuming that *individual* qualities apply to every single person who belongs to the race you're talking about.

Some black people can jump high. Some white people can jump high. Some Asian people can jump high. Etc.

Some Asians are good at math. Some white people are good at math. Some black people are good at math. Etc.

You get my point. Deal with individuals as individuals, and you will avoid racism entirely.

Answer 5

Blacks can jump high due to larger thighs,asians better at math because they study more, but Indians having big ***** is a myth..Just the opposite

Answer 6

Some times the truth hurts. If blacks can jump high, maybe its
because they've been practicing, if Asians are good at math,
maybe its because they study math, and if Indians are unusually
endowed it might be one the special gifts that the creator blessed
them with. I don't care what they say, practice does not make
it bigger.
I Corinthians 13;8a, Love never fails!!!!!

Answer 7

I think the "offense" happens when people of a different race point out these things, because oftentimes it is said with negative undertones, and/or it is said like that's the only thing they are good at, ya know? So it's best to just avoid saying it. Oh, and FYI...your big d*ck comment is false. Statistics show that black men have the largest. ;)

Answer 8

Some people in all races can do some things well. I don't think anyone would disagree that some races are prone to particular diseases and some may have an infinitesimal advantage in some athletic pursuits. However, in general, all races are equal.

Answer 9

These remarks are ignorant and untrue. I don't understand the mentality of people that indulge in stereotyping ethnic groups. It doesn't matter if the person saying this stuff means it as a compliment or not. Why even go there?

Answer 10

like you said: it's true in general, but not for every single individual, so if you must, stick to things like "most black people can jump high". i could say europeans are tall, but me being european and NOT tall makes it untrue and i know it just wouldn't feel right to me. so yeah, i suppose it can be racist even if it's a positive thing and even if you mean well

Answer 11

Indians have big *****? never heard that one before.

The first two are stereotypes that might be offensive depending on the black/asian person you say it to.

But it's not racist, because they are positive stereotypes.