What is the big deal and race?

Question

Why does everything alwys have to be about race? I always hear people fighting about. Black people call white people whitey or honky.Or white people call black people the n word. I won't say it or even type but you know what I'm talking about. Every race has a problem with every other race. Why is there a problem. I know what happened hundreds of years ago between the african american race but why should my generation have to pay for it or my son's generation? Same with other races. That had wrong doings done to them and there is this haterd that I just don't get someone wanna explain?

Answer 1

It is just stupid. There isn't anything to explain.

Answer 2

I do not see the problem, either. I have about eight friends, three of them are black. I like them for who they are, and respect their views that some people like to be called people, not be labeled as white or black people. Some want the color description, they feel that it is a part of who they are. One of them laughingly quips that she is really black, and yes, she is dark skinned. I get her back, though, my line is that there is white, and there is really white. I am the second choice, I do not tan very well. The other two friends do not mention their coloring.
I do not understand the hatred for someone of another race. My father was a little prejudiced. His brother, much more. He came here for my father's funeral, said it was a pretty town, but the are too many blacks. And have the nerve to say that to me! In my Town! And use my father's funeral as a platform for them! The other brother is very prejudiced, and very vocal about it, he peppers his views with expletives, and name calling. They are from the upper great plains, when in their younger days, there were not a lot of people from other races. They were taught the hatred, there was no way to have had a personal experience with others until they were grown, and the worst of the three never has lived anywhere or gone anywhere where there are people of another race. His perogative in life, but it just points out he had to have been taught the hatred.
I just took a new job, only one person knows me there, and she does not know me well. Two of the black people on staff have already got their guard up, and are treating me that it is a given, since I am white, I must be prejudiced. I resent this, and this is the reason prejudice goes on and on. We do not bother to get to know someone, and judge them unfavorably. And then there is the patient, who announced she does not want white people to take care of her. It is her right to say so, but again, she judges without knowing. One of the black nurses said, turning to her white co-worker, well, she better get used to it.
So, here is my view. Stop teaching the hatred, stop hating. Get to know all people, do not judge. Respect the other person's views on their own race, as a friend, or family,or a co-worker should.
Find out if they want to celebrate being a member of a particular race, or would not rather mention it. And follow their wishes.Learn about people from other races and cultures.And respect them for their beliefs.
I will get down off of the soapbox now, and call the black friend. She would love this question. I will get an earful from her about it.

Answer 3

I understand your concern. Unfortunately, we are living in the aftermath of what was done between a few centuries ago and as little as a few decades ago. The brutality and dehumanization that occurred withing this time, was so devastating that it had some serious lasting effect. Though you nor I had anything to do with it, we through no fault of our own, are living in the consequences. The founding fathers were hoping to make this a white-only country, where blacks and women had no rights. You can't commit that much evil and not expect it to have severe negative consequences.

It took centuries to create this problem and unfortunately, it will take centuries to make it right. What we can do today is to work towards racial harmony so that the generations that come behind us won't have to ask the same questions.

Answer 4

The devil---how else can he get people to turn from God and drown in their own hatred or prejudices. If you believe in God then believe in Satan too.Of Course we still have choice.Were the races equal in all aspects esp opportunities for employment then the devil would have a much harder time swaying people.As long as you have one race more powerful,adantaged than the other you'll have prejudice,racism and so forth.Then of course you have those still in the white race that still think white is better and so on. It may not be resolved yet but improvements have occurred. Now anyone can eat ,live,work, play and worship where they choose by Law. I get tired of it too.

Answer 5

Race is an issue that no one wants to deal with it .It is taboo is our culture and it needs to be stop. Now you and I have to help each other spread the word around and educate everyone that we need to move on and get our new life. Our children will not have to put up with it.Education is a key to this issue and the more we ask the question the better you and I make our service to the community.Ther is no point to hate someone because,he or she does not look like you and I.I live in california and there are few incident happened in my life time.Education is the key of everything and I urge you start now in your home,church,community, Yahoo Answer and your state.

Answer 6

It seemed like the asnwers were not going to end. Just that there were some many answers to this question alone shows how big of a problem it is. I think it is best left alone. Anything left alone under control will eventually finds its equilibrium. If you keep digging then someone, somewhere will find an opposite to what you say and this argument will never end. I guess with the way we go it really won't end...so good night to you all...

Answer 7

Dalin' I have had this problem all my life I had the most most beautiful Jamaican Mother with a very handsome whit English Father, I have heard every racist remark all be it they were both of the Christian Faith and their only crime was to fall in love, they didn't Care about skin colour but I wore the blame. What is wrong with humanity I say blame not shame I have the nicest copper co;led skin my Fathers looks and my Mother's good beautiful build what more could I ask for

Answer 8

I have never heard a black person call a white person "whitey" or "honky" except on the Jeffersons. And the Jeffersons was written by white writers.

If I heard a black person use racist words or generalizations against another group of people I will let that person know it isn't nice, proper or necessary.

Answer 9

People don't generally become racist until they are older and start looking at their surroundings and by one individual they judge all others from the same race. the news for instance will say a race or a country from whice a person is from when a person commits a crime. then people are like hey, all people from that race or country are like that, that forms recim. Or when you are a child (or really when i was a child) you don't notice peoples skin colors because you are blind to that because you are innocent, you're a little kid. But as you get older you have your friends family and people that surround you saying racist remarks. it begins to rub off on you. I was not and am not racist. When i was little i had friends and never noticed their color, but as i got older i started to see clicks forming. The black girls were suddenly not talking to me as much as well as the hispanics etc....... then i started to hang out with people of my own color and there it started. the n word. at first i was outraged, how dare someone say that derading word, but now i hear it a lot i am used to it. it still makes me mad, but i shrug it off. see how i used to throw a fit about hearing it and now i don't? it gets washed into your head. people are going to hate others forever, hopefully some day with the ability to travel we will all be the same color! lol

Answer 10

i think that the "deal" is caused by upbringing and social exposures...if someone goes to school as the minority and the majority are teasing them ....i think it prolly sets a altered perception because "all the (insert race here) ppl picked on me".....to address our upbringing....society is not too far out from the times when African American ppl had no rights....our g-parents (some) of them are still conditioned to thoughts they were raised in....not to mention being the majority or minority also. Best advice is to consider each person by the actions they exhibit to you and decide from there if they are someone you want to be associated with.

Answer 11

I'm sorry, i did not even read your whole ? You had me from the word "hello". I'm white, but some of my best friends are on the other side of the color wheel. The way I see it is we are all God's creations regardless of our "color" and as far as I'm concerned, there is some white "trash" out there. Your color does not make who you are!!! Some people just live in the past because that was how they were raised to be. Their loss!!! Actually, one job I had I was interviewed by a Black man. He actually asked me how I felt working for a person like him?!? I knew he meant his color, but all I said was "I don't understand, all my bosses have been men"! Needless to say, I got the job!