A black person from the hood, does well in school, goes to colleged, eventually moves out of the hood to the suburbs but is looked down upon by her peers. Why does this point of view exist?
2006-08-25 06:31:55 · 16 answers · asked by physical_graffiti402 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
cuz blacks are there own worst enemy we moan and groan about how blacks need to do better but when we do were called sellouts or trying to be white what does race have to do with bettering youre life?
2006-08-25 06:39:25 · answer #1 · answered by Doomsday 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Jealousy, of course...
Also...many Black people have a lot "invested" in that old notion that "we can't get ahead because the White folks won't let us". So when a Black person...especially one from "the hood"...works hard and succeeds, it threatens other Black people's excuse for their own lack of effort and success...and symbolically let's White folks "off the hook".
2006-08-25 13:41:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just depends on the attitude of the person, if they walk around with their nose in the air like their S#!% dont stink, then that can create negative energy, but if they are just a well rounded, positive, goal seeking person, the only thing another person would be feeling is jealousy. And that is true in all societies btw.
2006-08-25 13:40:49 · answer #3 · answered by sweetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question! In my opinion, I feel it is very racist.
But, it is pure jealousy. You made it! Be proud of yourself!
People sometimes look down on people who succeed or excel no matter what race, but I have heard this many times. You would think that no matter who it is....people would be proud of you for obtaining an eduction! I am proud of my two children for finally getting those degrees! Good luck to you!!
2006-08-25 13:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by Tracey H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its pure jealousy and nothing more......But they way I see it....every single person has the same opportunity to change if they really wanted to. Stay in school...learn...try to make something of your life...get a job and keep it......don't give in to the peer pressure to do things that you know are wrong. Its not cool to break laws....You and you alone have control of your life.
2006-08-25 13:40:33 · answer #5 · answered by lisa46151 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that statement is true at all. There are many successful African Americans that are respected by their peers and are role models for children. There may be some that are considered Uncle Toms' for selling out their principals to succeed in a white business world, but I assume they are the minority.
2006-08-25 13:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by I'manalienfrog 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I feel sorry for that girl "Justine" who answered your question. It's people like her and the mentality she has that forces so many black people not to try. Why would anyone think like that on purpose? Can't they see there's more to life than living in a sh*tty neighborhood and "protecting the streets"? What's wrong with people???
2006-08-25 13:42:17 · answer #7 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That person is not considered a sell out.
The only time a person is considered a sellout is when they forget where they came from, forget their friends that were there for them. when a person succeeds and forgets everyone who was there for them before that, than that person is a sell out.
2006-08-25 13:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by vandetta00 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Coz all the other r jealous and they don't want to see u being a successful person in future. Ignore them and keep up the great work.
2006-08-25 13:38:40 · answer #9 · answered by Avatari 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Jealousy. simple as that. same thing happens in a small town full of mostly poor people
2006-08-25 13:36:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋