Why are Black women constantly bashed?

Question

I am so ad this happened to me. I went to a "go see" so I can get signed to a modeling agenacy and I presented myself. And the woman who managed the casting turned me down because I was "too dark, great personality too ethnic, and because my hair wasn't straight(my hair is silky and wavy but it looks slighty kinky); and they were looking for 'All American Beauty' ." I seen several other Black girls who were there get turned down also and all the models they had were all white or light-skinned Latinas. What's up? Why are Black women constantly being bashed? Why do we have to relax our hair to fit in with the "All American Girls"? Why is rascism still prevent in American modeling?

So why is white still consider beautiful and Black is still ugly.

Answer 1

That is the state of the world today. Unfortunately but realistically we live in world where white people are the majority or at least the race in power. Discrimination has not disappeared. It is just more sublime. If a company wants "All-American", a black person will probably be the face that they are looking for. As consumers, we as black people, will support and purchase products being sold to us by white people. We buy white dolls for our children, magazines with white women and white body types on the cover, we even watch white shows on television (you know those shows where there isn't a single black person in the cast). White people tend to be more supportive of their own and I doubt that you will see a little white girl running around with a Black Barbie very often. I don't point these things out to be racist but I am trying to keep it real with you. The struggle didn't stop with Dr. Martin Luther King. A lot of people are strugggling now. Now America has become a melting pot for so many races and everyone is intermingling. We have developed more tolerance for each other but anyone who tells that racism is obsolete is either outright lying or seriously confused and misinformed. Don't stop being true to yourself. Wear your hair the way that you like. Dress the way that you like. Keep it real. Just be prepared for more days like the one you mentioned in your narrative. If one door closes, try another one. Keep going and don't stop. We can only pray for the day when we will be judged "by the content of our character" and not the color of our skin. Keep hope alive!

Answer 2

Okay. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. I ONLY ever hear about how beautiful black women are and how great of dancers they are and how great it is that they can still be fat and be PRETTY because white girls can't do that.

SHUT UP AND STOP FEELING SORRY FOR YOURSELF. If that agency is looking for a lighter-skinned girl, then get over it. Go to a different agency. There are black models and all that other crap. Look at Queen Latifa!

The problem isn't the skin you were born with. It is your attitude. Oh, and by the way, if you want to be a model, then you need to fit into what they want you to look like. So getting your hair relaxed is something even A WHITE GIRL would have to do.

Grow a brain by the way, because, "Why is rascism still prevent in American modeling?" has so many spelling errors it confuses the reader.

By the way, one of my best friends is black. YOU are the problem. NOT YOUR SKIN!

Answer 3

Although we have come a long way, both racism and sexism is still a problem in America and ONLY time and consistent progress will diminish it. That will never change. But these people who turned you down have their own opinion - ONE opinion - but don't assume that this is everyone's opinion. There will be people out there with a different definition of "All-American" and might see you and say "that's it!" Everyone who wants to be anyone has to struggle and experience rejection on their way to success. The definition of "All-American" changes with generations - and sometimes just with months or years. Be patient, be kind, DON'T live under the assumption that you are being suppressed, as a black or as a woman. Just keep going! Good luck, beautiful! ;)

Answer 4

Statically you are at the bottom of the barrel in this country. You are the sect of the population that receives the worst treatment and fewest opportunities.

Yet there are Black women who breakthrough. You can be one of them. It is good to recognize the unfairness. It also good to discuss it. Now take those "No's" and keep moving forward. Mary Kay Ash told her beauty consultants that it took 95 No's and she was about to give up, and then on what might have been the 96th No, she heard the little word, YES. That was back in the 1960's when she was starting her Mary Kay Cosmetics business, single mother, and only a few hundred dollars to her name.

Look at Oprah! She's more than inspiring to ALL women. read some Maya Angelou books and you'll feel inspired and not so alone in what you are having to go through.

Answer 5

Why do black women constantly ask this type of question.
It was a modeling agency, and they were looking for a certain " type " that you didn't fit into.Don't take it so personally. If you are truly interested in becoming a model, keep trying !
On the other hand, if it's just ego, quit!
There have been MANY Black women in all sorts of pageants, so you really can't use the race card there. If you could, then so could every other nationality when they weren't selected. It's an easy scapegoat. If you are really interested, don't try to use it. Use your inner and outer beauty, and your intelligence to get where you want to go .
Good luck on the next one !
Keep going for it !!!!!

Answer 6

Racism is prevelent in just about American anything. I wasn't around when it first started, but I think it has a lot to do with ignorance. Africans weren't as technologicaly advanced as the "white man" so they were considered inferior. Less than human even.

Then when they were brought to America, slavery abolished, and Africans were allowed to get an education, the "white man" realised the Africans had a higher potential then they did. In essence, we would eventually become much smarter than them. So they turned us against each other and instituted many ways of keeping us ignorant. *cough cough CRACK, liquor stores, welfare, projects.

Unfortunately, some blacks found a way to get around all that and still rise. So now Corporate America is doing it's part to keep blacks from accelerating. Not to mention, a common flaw in a lot of black people in America is the lack of desire to work. So in essence, we're making it a lot easier for them. Sad...

Answer 7

modelling, like the entertainment industry, is highly unstable and subject to the whims of an elete few. Additionally it is highly fickle and completely subjective. It should come as no surprise that nearly everyone feels put down. What, maybe 0.1% actually make it? Don't look too deeply into it or be so quick to cry rascism.

Answer 8

I think you've got that backwards. The market dictates what fashion will succeed or fail. People want to succeed therefore they pander to the market. You were turned down because you did not meet the targeted "look" they were shooting for.

Overall, you are calling racism what is purely business marketing and economics.

If your feelings were hurt by this, maybe you should drop out of this type of work. Because I've been to calls where they'll drop people for something as inconsequential as having a mole on a cheek.

Answer 9

The world of modeling is very hard to break into regardless of race or ethnicity. Perhaps you really were not what they were looking for and that's OK. There will be plenty of other opportunities.

Answer 10

I don't think black women are being bashed. I think youre example says you were not what they were looking for. Keep trying, you will find the right oppertunity. I'm sure alot of girls didn't make the cut, not just the black ones. Try to stay positive!