Which of the following statements do you think are racist?

Question

a) "All are stupid."

b) " make great athletes."

c) "We are not hiring at this time because we don't have enough workers from other races."

d) " should be given financial incentives to stay in their given area."

e) " are really smart. Look at what they can build."

f) "You can trust ."

g) " and should not marry."

This was interesting.

Myself, I feel ALL are racist, as well.

And particularly interesting is that (d) is sometimes selected as especially racist - but that describes something that still happens in North America - Native/First Nations (Indian) reservations.

In Canada, First Nations residents are allowed to leave (of course), but as soon as they do, they lose free perks and financial incentives that are automatically sent by the federal government to First Nations reservations residents, to the tune of billions of dollars. And when I suggest that First Nations reservations be dismantled, it is ME who is called racist.

Answer 1

All of them.

Answer 2

I hate to go with the majority on this one but all of them or any statement where you classify or stereotype by race would be.Unfortunately we can cure all kinds of diseases but racism it seems is virtually incurable.Look at all of the holy wars going on all over the world right now.Some people from the southern United States still think that the Civil War is still going on.

Answer 3

A, B, & F are stereotypes. C is about affirmative action.

Racism: prejudice and discrimination based on a person’s racial background

Stereotype: a belief that associates a group of people with certain traits.

Prejudice: one’s negative feelings toward people based on their membership in a group.

Discrimination: unjustifiable negative behaviour towards a group or it's members usually based on prejudice feelings

Answer 4

all of theses statements are to me generalizing a certain race. So, I will call 'em racist statements.

Answer 5

theres no such thing as racism.The whole concept of being racist is just a fabrication of a bunch of yuppies and activists.think about it,seince the dawn of man kind we have thought that we are better than other animals.and seince we have encountered other races we have thought our own race to be better.
it's not racist it's human nature.

Answer 6

Without a doubt, ALL of the above.

All are racially based stereotyping in areas where race is irrelevant.

Answer 7

They are all racist statements. Theyre wrong.

Answer 8

statements a, b,e,f,g are bigotted statements. "Racist" is an emotionally laden term , usually a reaction to a bigotted remark.

Answer 9

Obviously they all are, except c).

Because with c), the only race that refers to is the white race, and thus cannot be racist.

At least that's what the race pimps keep telling me? Are you saying they might be lying to me?

Answer 10

Umm, I dont think any of them are necessarily "racists" -- I think they are opinions and sterotypes. If I had to choose the one that seems MOST pointed towards racism, I would have to say (D).

Answer 11

The US of A....is built on diversity. Me being a Veteran....I'll give you the bennifit of the doubt....only till you learn !