(in a normal conversation not a aggressive way)
2006-09-14 08:27:06 · 23 answers · asked by pinkish 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
they better not because i refuse to call them african american, there not from africa!
2006-09-14 08:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by AFwife 4 · 2⤊ 8⤋
I dunno, do white people like to be called white? I would feel if we were in a normal conversation and "black" was made to reference African-Americans, I would feel some disrespect. Depending on the conversation.
The colors are not black, brown maybe. But I have heard worse names, such as n**** in slang by black people. So there should be no offense. Use their names they were given at birth if you know it. But when making reference, I think whatever you are comfortable with that is also non offensive. There has got to be a better way to classify or label people of different colors besides the basic:black.
2006-09-14 08:42:18 · answer #2 · answered by Doll eyez 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the person. Different people prefer different "words".
I grow up in a rural area where there were only white kids. So when the first black started attending my high in my junior year, I was unsure about what to call him also. This was the late 60's at the peak of the civil rights movement. So timidly I ask him, What should I call you, *****, Black, African American?"
He looked right back at me, smiled, and said "Allen".
I have been calling him that ever since.
2006-09-14 08:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not, I am not African America, I have never been to Africa and I dont know anyone there I am proud of my ancestors and my heritage but I am American,I was born here as well as my mother, grandmother, great grandmother and even her mother. I am black I have never heard a white person being called a Euro American they are just American and so am I.
Does a white person feel disrespected if someone calls them Euro American no cuz no one says that, they are just an American who happens to be white, I just happen to be black.
This is a really smart question, Thanks for asking!!
2006-09-14 08:44:21 · answer #4 · answered by dreamgirl4myboy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am African-American and I am also black. I was not born in Africa but it is indisputable that my ancestry is African. Decidedly not European! And you hear that stupid respondent suggest that some white liberal had to suggest to us that we should call ourselves African-American? I get so tired of your insults! That suggests that we are not intelligent enough to know who we are - we need white folks to tell us who we are? - dumb!
And its obvious that many black respondents still dont know who they are, maybe they came from outer space.
2006-09-14 14:06:00 · answer #5 · answered by worriedaboutyou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why they would mind. I feel silly calling them African American since most of them have never even been to Africa! Even though I am white, I'm more African American than they are because I was born and raised in Africa.
2006-09-14 08:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Demon Doll 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Some might. However I don't. I prefer to be called black. I think African-American should apply more to the people who actually migrated from Africa (intentionally). I can't really call myself African-American because my ancestors have been in America for many many generations. I have no idea what Country in Africa my ancestors are from. What language they spoke, their beliefs, culture, etc. So, I can't rightfully claim that. Although I wish I knew that information.
2006-09-14 08:30:36 · answer #7 · answered by *karasi* 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The term "African American" was thought up by some guilty white liberal who bought into the whole idea of political correctness. Somebody had this bright idea that everyone is offended by at least one thing and that we should all be sensitive to that.
2006-09-14 08:47:15 · answer #8 · answered by cabjr1961 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Not disrespected, no. Some prefer not to be categorized as such. Many feel that since they can't actually trace their ancestry to Africa, they prefer to be "Black".
2006-09-14 08:39:16 · answer #9 · answered by Survivors Ready? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question.
They feel disrespected when ANYONE refers to them in ANY WAY...
Honestly, I have a dear friend, who I was speaking to, and African-American came up... and she says: "Whoa!!! I am NOT African-American! I AM BLACK. POINT BLANK."
Of course, she is very different as most, as she doesn't think she is above anyone.
2006-09-14 08:36:04 · answer #10 · answered by ICG 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
i dont think so because some of my friends prefer the term black simply because they said they were not born in africa. as the people that you are with which they would feel more comfortable with
2006-09-14 08:31:57 · answer #11 · answered by mole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋