Is the American South as racist as people think?

Question

Are there numerous Confederate flags?

Answer 1

I don't know how most people view the South. But, to me, much of it is quite racist, at least in regards to blacks. The Confederate flag is an undeniable symbol of racism, but there are those who display it who are not so racist as you might think. I know of churches in the South where the "n" word is used in the sanctuary without any apparent hesitation. I remember one instance where a black handyman was called the "n" word to his face in a large church sanctuary, just as calmly as if they were saying, "Hey, you" or calling his name. He reacted as if someone had called his name. So, yes, I'd say racism is very much alive in the American South.

Answer 2

I was born in the North and raised in the south. I am personally sick of people associating the confederate flag with racism. Yes, you have people that still carry the flag...some ignorant...most are not. It is part of their heritage. The Confederate flag goes way back before the American civil war. This flag represented the southern half (states south of the Mason-Dixon line) and the earlier (what is now known as the American flag) represented the Union States (States above the Mason-Dixon line). It all in the US history books. The people in the south are just like the people in the north...there is no difference when it comes to certain things but in reality everyone is different (cultures, backgrounds and how they were raised). No one is better than the other.

Answer 3

What correlation is there between racism and the Confederate Flag? That is the perception of some and I imagine some people who display the confederate flag are racist. I hope you're not stereotyping people merely based on whether or not they display or own a confederate flag.

Answer 4

Hiya from Georgia.

I was raised here and have lived here sense 1991. Let me share a few things I've been told.
1. The demoralization of man began with the freeing of the slaves.
2. They had to take away metal utensils in black schools before segregation.
3. When I moved here from Utah in 1991 I was asked if Utah was northern or confederate.

And they do not fly the rebel battle flag any more. Now they ID themselves by the Browning Arms Deer Logo.

The "N" word is used more then the "F" word unless in mixed company.

GOD bless ya,

Answer 5

I don't believe te south is nearly as racist as it is given credit for. In the south, black families and appalachian whites have worked the same land for over 120 years. When neighbors labor together communities are formed and society integrates. I am from Berea, Kentucky and I have traveled the United States and Europe and Asia extensively. I can honestly say that I have noticed more overt racism in the pacific southwest and the the north atlantic regions of the united states. In the south appalachian families eat the same food, work the same jobs, and go to the same schools as black families. We date each other marry each other and get along better than in most other areas of the country. So to answer your question, no the south is not nearly as racist as it is perceived to be.

Answer 6

Atlanta, Georgia is a Black city. The Raleigh-Durham area in North Carolina is hardly racist at all. there are many Blacks who have moved down there from new york, especially the Bronx, and find life there much more enjoyable and peaceful. I was told by a blonde, blue-eyed Southern Belle that people don't even notice mixed couples any more. The Blacks that I spoke to agreed with her. They all agreed that the dinosaurs are dying off and that racism is an issue only with that generation,

Answer 7

I have moved from Michigan to Alabama. I have lived here for six years and have only come accross the confederate flag two times and have never noticed ANY racist.

Answer 8

In some areas, yes. Or to put it another way, there are some bars you don't want to walk into if you are black.
But it's not just blacks. Some folks in the south are not real fond of people from the north. The Civil War is still alive and well in some areas of the south.
I must say though, having spent a lot of time in the south, they are some of the nicest folks I have ever met....most of them.

Answer 9

Blacks and whites in the south seem to hang together much more often than in the north. I've lived in the south (2 states) and in New York. Northern whites are racist behind closed doors--often. Southern whites are racist to a person's face if they're racist.
I would like to see more questions about reverse racism.

Answer 10

The smart ones get out, until they are old and rich, then spend the winters in the sun.
The problem with small town south is that they ARE, but haven't a clue that they are racist. More ignorance there , and all through the Bible Belt area, than anyone in a civilized country would believe. The Heart of Fundamentalism (the world created in six days of 24 hours each, dinosaurs didn't exist, etc.)