Why do white people think we are on welfare?

Question

White people are always saying black women are welfare queens and teenage mothers. Look at the facts. Most women who are on "welfare" are not african american. And there is no such thing as welfare anymore. Welfare ended about a decade ago. Also the birth rate of unmarried black teens is steadily declining. Several studies show black women are among the most educated people in the nation. How long do we have to live with the sterotype that we are welfare queens, especially when THERE IS NO WELFARE ANYMORE!!!

Answer 1

seems like you have alot say!!! girl say it!!! its all about respect and dont forget that...

Answer 2

Well first....I think it is a mistake to stereotype all white people. Not all white people think alike, act alike or have the same values and viewpoints. Also, let's not forget that there are a lot of socioeconomically advantaged AND disadvantaged black folks who believe there is significant work to be done in the African-American community with respect to education, literacy, prevention of out of wedlock births and self-determination (less dependence on the government for subsitence). You are right that most women in America on welfare are not African-American. White women outnumber black women, in part, because there are more white women in America; however, I believe the statistics show that African-American women have a disproportionately hire rate. The majority of women (47%) on welfare are between ages 20-29. Teenagers comprise the smallest percentage (7.9%) as you suggested. I think it is important for those who make judgements and commentaries about African-Americans on welfare to understand the historical context and the inextricable link between past injustice, racism and discrimination; and welfare trends.

Answer 3

What's your problem? I haven't called a black woman a "welfare queen" in weeks!!! And I refuse to stand by and have you throw stereotypes around; "Why do white people this?" and "Why do white people that?" Knock it off already.
I don't do what "white people" do, I do what I do. I don't call all the white people up before I do something to make sure it's something that white people do!!!
Also, I didn't know there was no welfare anymore! How did you find out?

Answer 4

I am a white woman and I do not feel like black women are welfare queens. I don't see you as any different than I am. I know one thing, if we don't get the color out of our eyes, we are never going to be one nation under God.

Answer 5

First off there is welfare it is called foodstamps, bridgecard or whatever they call it in your area, Then there is section 8, as well there is medacaid, they are all part of what you refere to as welfare. As Mainly black people being on or collecting benefits this is true it is accually statisticlly proven based on the national poll of govt benefits,But if you dont then dont worry about it. I do know that most of the people collecting benefits have absolutely no ambitionin life and are the most lazy people on this planet.
Please let me work 50 hours a week to pay rent and bills while you sit at home and get insurance food money and your rent paid? This makes no sense at all. I have a 14 month old daughter and a G/F we both work full-time and have a mortgage that we are paying off niether of us came from anything close to well off parents but we have our lives together. It is that easy if you have the will. and as for the whole whitey is out to get the black people.......please slavery was abolished hundreds of years ago. every black person in america is free now and has no right to complaine about discrimination.....you know why?
It happens to all of us white,black,tall,fat,blond,male,female.
So get off your reasoning that every white person thinks this way becouse it is just not true!
I say sit down and stop talking about the rest of the world and focus on yourself and what you need to be doing.

Answer 6

Until they find another group of people who do not threaten them. Under mining is because of fear. Look at all the things this world has that blacks have placed on the table. They may treat us like second class but we know we are not and that show be enough.

When I use the terms they I mean all of the people who treat us this way.

Answer 7

Hey, let me tell you, white people think all kind of stuff. I know cause I'm white. But don't let it bother you none.

There's a lot of generalization going on. All in all, I get along with white people okay, and I myself am white. I know a lot white people and I get along with them okay, and let me tell you this, there is no one basic belief we have about stuff.

We're all different, and as far as I can tell all the other white people are different too, I mean they all got different thoughts. I can't even generalize about white people, so how could I ever generalize about black people.

I'll tell you this though, black women sure have nice bodies and nice curves, oh yeah, now there's a generalization for you.

Answer 8

Ignorance and lack of education continue to feed idiotic sterotypes about welfare and so forth.

Answer 9

There is no welfare anymore? What are you talking about?

Foodstamps= welfare
WIC=welfare
Section 8 = welfare
Free medical care=welfare
Govt paying for childcare=welfare
Govt paying for you to go to school= welfare
free money= welfare

Answer 10

Are you kidding? What studies show this? I am not racist, but the urban areas in our nation (which are populated with black people) are woefully lacking in education. Also, how many of them are having abortions? That may be a reason for the declining birth rate.

Answer 11

Wait our generation doesn't believe that look at the answers
That belongs to the older people who are white racists.
Most people know better than that.
There is a few die hards that will always believe that no matter how hard you try to prove other wise.