Many people say just don't talk about it. We are all the same, but I think we do need to talk about race and the differences. Some differences are steraotypeas and some are not. The only way to learn anything is to is to talk about it. Ignoring it is not going to make it go away. What's your take?
2006-09-23 14:21:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I think for some people talking about it makes them feel uncomfortable because they don't want to say the wrong thing or that something may offend someone. I am a firm believer that the only way to solve problems is to talk about them. My husband and I are very open minded when it comes to rascal differences...we have some very deep discussions...he is Cuban/Jamaican and looks African-American and I am German/American. All his family and friends are very open too and very divers one is Greek two are Vietnamese and the others are Spanish and white. when we all get together its great conversation and no one is ever put down for there opinions.
2006-09-23 14:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by AzzGoodAzzItGetz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. I'll admit I don't like to discuss race itself too much, but I think it lends a lot to culture and trends- eg., most blacks live in the inner city, many Asian kids have a lot of pressure on them to succeed, etc. My main problem is when people blame problems solely on race- I mean, being Native American does not automatically make you a drunk. Being Asian does not make you brainy. Being black does not make you a victim- especially since slavery was abolished OVER 100 YEARS AGO!!! Get over it already! (not directed to you, of course)
On the other hand, I don't want to completely ignore it, because there will always be prejudice of some sort.
2006-09-23 21:36:08 · answer #2 · answered by ATWolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what I think about this. But just in case you forgot, I think the same. We do need to talk about this, because that's the only way we can truly get past race issues. Few people think this and get very angry instead. Sad.
2006-09-23 21:44:07 · answer #3 · answered by Pamela N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think banishing stereotypes is a great thing, but hon, I'm afraid you've come before your time. Most of the country isn't ready to admit yet that blacks and whites are equal. I'll be honest - I used to be fairly nonprejudiced, but after riding the city buses, I'm not as eager to associate with blacks. I've been sexually harrassed (one man even tried to put his hand in my blouse), trash-talked, shoved out of my seat, and one girl even tried to get me off the bus because I was the only "honky" riding.
Frankly, I think there are a lot of blacks who look down on whites, and that makes me angry. I didn't choose my color, either!
2006-09-23 21:27:34 · answer #4 · answered by living_in_a_bell_jar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, some questions like those help us to see how many racists are still out there in the world.
2006-09-23 21:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by posture 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, and everyone also has a right to their opinion as well. People shouldn't get so offended by what one person thinks
2006-09-23 21:25:07 · answer #6 · answered by nicole 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That you need to stop asking questions to make white women offended.
2006-09-23 21:28:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you do not ask, you will never know. it is much better to know instead of making assumptions and following stereotypes. if i had a black friend, i would ask all kinds of really dumb questions, lol.
2006-09-23 21:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by bad kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it goes both ways I guess.
2006-09-24 04:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋