2006-08-02 08:11:11 · 13 answers · asked by Rashad G 3 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
No.
2006-08-02 08:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is an unusual question. But I assume it is a sincere one so I'll attempt an answer. It is impossible to characterize white people in any generic way just as it would be impossible to do so with black people or people from Asia. Certainly, not all white people have any trait in common (besides being people--and technically speaking we come in lots of shades). That being said, there have been plenty of times in history when ethnicities have clashed generally following some social upheaval (increased immigration, abolition of slavery, equal rights movements etc.) During such times, there may be waves of anxiety that pass through ethnic populations in response to change. There could have been instances under such conditions when whites felt threatened by some other ethnic group, but I'm not aware of any lasting pervasive tendency among any of the whites that I know to be fearful of being one-upped somehow by some other ethnic group.
In America, we have the concepts of competition and scarcity driven into us from birth. As a result, we sometimes tend to look on other people as threats. In reality, however, there really is plenty for everyone. The thing to do is to focus on one's own experience and try to make changes to improve one's quality of life (while not forgetting about the truly disadvantaged). Keeping that in mind can help prevent feelings of jealosy, fear, or hatred.
2006-08-02 17:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Considering that white males since the year 2000 are NOW the minoirty? Yes- we're afraid that we're gonna get reamed...
...with good cause- after all you wanted HOW MUCH MONEY for "reparation damages?"
Fortunatly for whites, the Hispanics are growing faster than the blacks and are in general, smarter, more ambitious and have a far stronger family unit
2006-08-02 15:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not afraid of being second best, no.. I think that's a pretty awkward question though. If I were to ask that question they would pull it in a heart beat. Where do we just acknowledge our humanity and close our eyes to color ? It's what's in a persons heart right ? Or is that just to naive or optimistic?
I would be afraid of being second class and I honestly believe that the only color that matters any more is Green.. so again.
NO
2006-08-02 16:02:12 · answer #4 · answered by hardartsystems 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to a certain extent, yes. White people are used to being in a certain position in relation to minorites (such as blacks & asians) and are unconfortable at the thought of having it the other way around.
2006-08-02 15:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by qballer1120 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Considering the track record of blacks and Asians... No.
2006-08-02 15:17:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about numbers? If so I did not know it was a race. I will have to make more babies.........must, make more babies! I can not speak for all but I guess you would find some that could care less and others that are afraid. Oh well
2006-08-02 16:17:00 · answer #7 · answered by Scott 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tiger Woods is that you? He's the only black asian I know who's better than all the white guys.
2006-08-02 15:18:14 · answer #8 · answered by Silly Me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should be. Fear of being left behind is what motivates one to stay up. Without the fear of being left behind, one will always be second-rate.
2006-08-02 20:59:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree with ugz
2006-08-02 15:32:39 · answer #10 · answered by lambtonliner 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would skin color matter?
2006-08-02 15:28:03 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋