Why are some white people so afriad?

Question

Yes. Another. Racial. Question. I noticed that some white people are afraid of being called racist. How did the world become like this? Why are some so afraid of being labeled a racist by others? An example is some white people can't call a black person "black" because they're afraid that someone would think they are racist. Some also said that starting an organization just for white people would be considerd racist by minorites. I have to say, I'm a minority and I would not think that is racist. Do other people really think that it would be?

Answer 1

we are afraid of black people because you talk real loud, and insist in getting in someone's face when you talk, and you start flaping your wings up and down, and moving your head side to side

Answer 2

An interesting and good question. There is a matter of excessive political correctness that creates situations where someone may think a white person using the term "black" is derogatory. I've seen many other white people pause and choose the term African- American when they are in a group of diverse people.

Regarding a white people only organization, I think there is still strong sensitivity to the Civil Rights era images of segregation and prejudice. I recall ten years ago when a local college allowed a White Student Union group to form on campus. The group was not prejudice against anyone, they were actually taking a similar position to you (I think.). They wondered if there was a Black Student Union, a Latin American Club, Asian Student Society, etc., why shouldn't there be a group for white student issues. The white group was harassed regularly, mainly by black students, but also by white students.

Answer 3

I think that paranoia exists most in places where racism is more common. I'm Canadian, and I see that fear a lot less here than in the US. I think white people get falsely accused of being racist more than anyone else. If a person of another ethniticity doesn't get a job, it *must* be racism, if they get served last at a restaurant table while sitting with white people, again, it *must* be racism. I'm certainly not saying there aren't white racists, but not nearly as many as get accused of being so. About calling a black person black: Possibly because of where I live, I have never heard this mentioned as an issue before. To me people are people, period, but when describing a person to someone else, of course I tend to point out the characteristics of that person that are the most visible. Because there are not a lot of black people in my city, the color of that person's skin would be an identifying characteristic. I'm most often described as "the girl with the really, really long hair". That doesn't mean that there's nothing more to me than hair, but it is a very obvious feature of mine.

Answer 4

I am white...well, sort of pinkish...sort of creamy like...not braging... not racist...just a statement of fact. I grew up in the 50's. There were a lot of white only orginizations back then. They were called schools, churches, bus companies, resturants, bars, theaters, and any number of other names... but they were white only.... I guess the ****** had their own "private" clubs as well... who knew or cared... no body thought much about them unless there was dirty job needed doing and you could'nt find a mexican to do it.

now-a-days most folks finaly have started to grow up and have come to some better understanding of the "colored" issue...and those of my age have a hard time deal'n with some of the guilt... that has caused some to go to the oposit extream and over react when any thing that could be concidered a reminder of that tim is suggested... that mind set will not go away for at least three more generations... untill every one on both sides of the color line who lived through the "real" racist time is gone and a couple of generations have come and gone without the direct contact with those who still harbor the old racist positions.

There are hard core racists of every color still spewing their hate and infecting the younger generations... but none of the ones I see on the tv know diddly sqwat about the times when there really were "white only" orginizations... but now the blacks of the new generation are trying to go back in time and turn it to black only....

black or white... "only" aint going to end the racist attitudes...only keep them around a lot longer.....

Answer 5

I am a left handed, short fat woman, my father was an army Chaplin so that makes me a military brat and a preachers kid. All these things make me different than others and all are preconceived ideas about what is NORMAL and what is unacceptable. When I was in school I wanted to be an environmentally motivated architectural designer, I was told that was a mans world. so I gave up my dream and went on, I wanted to write poetry and short stories but since I was not a good speller my teachers encouraged me to do something else so I gave up my dream. Then I married and had Children. when I was 50 i decided I wanted to be the administrator of a Long term care facility that specialized in Alzheimer and mentally ill residents, I was told that I was too old to start that but Guess what I did not give up my dream, I worked my posterior off steadied my brains out set a very high standard and graduated TOP of my class and now am the administrator of a residential care facility that specializes in Mentally ill and Alzheimer's residents. The world is ready to squash your dreams no matter who you are no mater you color your sex or you family background. If you have a dream Work toward that dream surround yourself with people who share your dream and don't let others opinion keep you from your dream

Answer 6

When we say we are proud of our heritage we get looks like we are wearing white hoods, honey. That is the reason we are careful not to step on others toes. I like all people, I have no qualms about diversity and I have friends from all walks of life. But, I am careful of the things I say around them. I don't ever want to be considered bigotted nor pre-judiced. There is way too much political correctness being bandied about these days and a lot of us are 'gun-shy'.
I am glad that you view everyone as being equal, maybe others should think like you. It would make us all relax a little and maybe get along.

Answer 7

I think it comes from their ill feelings toward people that are not like them... they know how narrow minded it is, and they know it is wrong, yet they feel this way... They convince themselves that they are not.... So it is real important to them that others don't see them this way!
As a child, I grew up in a housing project outside of Cincinnati... I was one of two white kids that lived there... Needless to say, I have a different view than most white people!

Answer 8

You wouldn't be offended at the term "black", but some people are offended.

People are generally politically correct because they don't know who will be offended and who wont.

I agree, I think some people are overly cautious and afraid to be labeled as racist.

Answer 9

i'm guessing its because they don't want to be seen as a bad person.....i wouldn't want to be seen racist either (i'm black by the way). but calling african americans black isn't racist, just not politcally correct i think. and no, i wouldn't think its wrong for whites to have their own empowerment organizations, but if whites were only allowed to join, that would be racist........i mean we have the NAACP, but i'm pretty sure white people could join if they wanted....

Answer 10

Yes, I believe that if a white's only organization was formed, blacks and hispanics would call it a racist organization.

Answer 11

Why don't you stop seeing things in terms of race. You're blind. You talk about others being racist, but you're the one who's consumed by the topic of race.

You probably don't want to hear this though. That's YOUR problem missy.