In discussions on Answers people frequently use the word "hate" to define cultures, religions and nations. Is this a result of naivety, true hatred, stereotypes propagated from the past, or ignorance? Is it healthy to define/label other people because it helps to define the idea of oneself? Or is it a danger which inevitably and leads to xenophobia, separation, nationalism and even conflict?
2006-09-28 22:35:32 · 13 answers · asked by AaronO 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Most use the word without thinking about what it really means. Ignorance in my opinion.
To label people helps you to organize your feelings and thoughts about them. The danger is to label without thinking or applying facts first. Without facts you're basing your opinions on your own fears and that can lead to separation and conflict.
2006-09-28 22:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by *duh* 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think the word 'hate' is bandied about too easily. To express many things although not hate as such. People are often ignorant and cannot define their views or feelings so 'hate' is an easy word to use.
We are all labelled or a statistic, its a dangerous and unhealthy concept, just look at Nazi Germany or other oppressive regimes. Stick a label on someone and then you can find them, isolate them and persecute them.
2006-09-29 05:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by Saskia M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think hate as in the word! Has lost a lot of its meaning. People love/hate chocolate, love/hate Robbie Williams, love/hate fast food etc. Now because they hate such things as chocs, Robbie, fast food and so on doesn't mean to say they actually feel really strongly about it, certainly not enough to bash their brains or shoot them! It's only a manner of speaking, grossly exaggerated i grant you but they cannot see it. Same as love! What happened to 'like' as in I like chocs, I like Robbie Williams etc??? Reason why i reckon it's lost its meaning. But!!! Ask about hatred? It's still full blown and would depict the kind of remarks you mention! And you're quite right too! Hatred stems from ignorance, bias, and only ever leads to xenophobism/racism and others ... It's very sad.
2006-09-29 05:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Answers number 1 and 3, but not 2.
2006-09-29 05:46:20 · answer #4 · answered by backinbowl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess I am one of those guilty ones that use the word 'hate' a bit too much myself, I rarely mean it in the context I say it in, hate is a big word and can mean some many things to so many people, I will take heed and think about how not to use it as much in future.
2006-09-29 06:23:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think people definitely use the word hate to easily these days. I think its more because they lack a better word to express their emotions. Also, the media has encouraged people to dislike different groups of people. I think people are persuaded because it makes them feel like they belong or something stupid like that.
2006-09-29 05:38:55 · answer #6 · answered by AstralFairy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you restrict the usage of the word "hate" to the definitions mentioned, then yes it is a word "squandered".
Hatred>>>End Discrimination ! ...... Hate Everybody!
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2006-09-29 06:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by renclrk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
, its very strong word, a alot of the time people dont realy know they are saying it.(like wazza hes always sayn that he hates everyone but hes learning) its like racism)but i think if you hate you end up with a bitter heart,,no friends, an heaps of conflict.so yes you answed your own question inwayz,,peace love luck & happyness
2006-09-29 05:44:55 · answer #8 · answered by GOOCH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes sometimes.
2006-09-29 05:51:14 · answer #9 · answered by buttar506 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.Most use it without thinking.
2006-09-29 05:37:56 · answer #10 · answered by eva b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋