If I am black and proud and choose to say & do things that uplift my race, does that make me prejudiced? Is it prejudiced to want good things for your race?
I think that I can be proud and supportive of being Black and productive and still wish other races well.
I know that there is a fine line between racial pride and bigotry. How can I be sure not to cross it? I don't want to be a racist butthole.
2006-08-20 10:51:34 · 15 answers · asked by intentionalmasterpiece 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
No, they are 2 different things. It is important for 1 to know where he comes from and recognize his own identity and it is not wrong to be proud of any of it, nor is it wrong to wish your race good and prosperity. I think the line is crossed when you look down upon some person or group of people becuase of THEYRE race, color, religion , etc. I am Mexican American and proud of my heritage, and also wish the best to my people, but I dont think I am better than anyone else because of my or theyre race.
2006-08-20 11:18:42 · answer #1 · answered by Chicago JC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's healthy and normal to be proud of who you are, and of your race and culture, because every race and culture have things in them to admire and be proud of. I don't think it makes you racist at all.
I think it goes into racism when you begin to think that you are BETTER than other races or cultures. I think an intelligent, sensitive person is able to see that all cultures have positive things to offer, and they also have things about them that are less desirable.
As a white person, for example, I don't take any pride in Nazism and Adolf Hitler, but I am very proud of Mozart's music and the architecture and art of the Renaissance. I love Shakespeare, but I also love jazz and "Soul on Ice". I think the secret is to admire what's good and beautiful in the world, and work to do away with what's evil and ugly.
2006-08-20 11:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by homebuyer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's okay for blacks. Not okay for whites. That's what society says. If you are proud to be black or Hispanic or any shade of brown (just not beige) that's great and everyone loves that cultural awareness. But when a white person says they are proud of there heritage; it's like saying "I'm proud that whites once owned blacks, I'm proud whites stole land and raped natural beauty of the Americas" and such.
Honestly, I'm first generation born here white from Poland. My family lived through the devastation of the German occupation. So, I have first hand felt what being proud of my heritage has felt like to be squelched because of notions that I share blood with white families who've been here for centuries.
2006-08-20 11:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see anything wrong with being proud of your race, That does not make you prejudiced. Prejudiced is when you just down right hate the opposite race.
2006-08-20 11:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a white woman, I support your decision to be proud of your background. I want to be proud of my heritage as well. But to me, the difference between pride and prejudiced is a fine line but it's very possible to tow that line. Here are my suggestions.
1) Be proud of who you are and your heritage. There is nothing wrong with an Irish, English, German, French, Cajun, Canadian, Native American, Nigerian, South African, Kenyan, East African, Madagascarian, Egyptian, Taiwanese, Russian, Swiss, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Swedish, Latvian, Mexican, Colombian, etc, etc, etc. Anyone can and should be proud of who they are.
2) While we cannot correct our ancestors mistakes, we cannot take blame for the mistakes of our ancestors either. Nor can we take credit for the good in our ancestry either. But we can be proud of the accomplishments of each culture.
3) But here is where I feel it is important to differentiate. In the process of being proud of who you are, don't belittle other races of compare them as being worse than your own. Each race brings a special blend to our ethnic cooking pot. Where we become prejudiced is when we have preformed notions about other races based upon their ethnicity. Where we cross the line into racism is when believe we are superior to other races.
Be proud of who you are. But we can build ourselves up without tearing others down.
From an American with ancestry from English, German, Dutch, Scotch, Irish, Welsh,. Prussian, and who knows what other ethnincities! Who is married to an English, Jewish, Austrian, German French American. We love and respect our friends who are literally from all over the world.
2006-08-23 08:41:09 · answer #5 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things like patriotism needn't mean being bigoted but have been hijacked by bigots because they know what a powerful force it can be to whip up support. George Orwell put this best in The Lion And Unicorn which is large part a critique of things like patriotism and identity from a leftist perspective.
2006-08-20 11:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by mickyrisk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being proud of your heritage and wanting to uplift it and promote the positive is not prejudice. Prejudice begins when you thing, act, and treat others "less than" yourself. To treat someone with disrespect just because they are a different color, sex, religion, gender is prejudice.
2006-08-24 12:20:38 · answer #7 · answered by painterman19723 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there should be more people like you. be proud of who you are, give back to your people. i'm black too and one day when i make enough money i will make sure to help my people out too. you are not prejudice and anyone who says you are is just hating because you are confident in yourself and your people. keep the good work
2006-08-20 11:00:02 · answer #8 · answered by jdukenumber1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you said it right there. ur black and proud, and you uplift your race, but you dont bash other races. there is nothing wrong with loving your race. you aint racist, trust me.
2006-08-20 11:23:44 · answer #9 · answered by blackqueen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No..Not at all. I think it is important to remember where we came from and who we are...everyone should be proud of what they are. Don't be afraid to mix.
I am Scotish by my bloodline. But I am American #1!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are citizens of Earth and should get along accordingly. Celebrate our diversity! Don't squelch it!
2006-08-20 10:58:31 · answer #10 · answered by Skipper1974 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋