Why do some people stereotype black people?

Question

All races are stereotyped, but I'm wondering why do people stereotype black people as ghetto, loud, and that they use slang all the time? I'm black (along with that, I heard a little Cuban and some bahamian) and one time when I was talking, friends of mine said that I "talk white". And I don't fit in with some other black kids because I don't look or dress like the stereotype says. This isn't fair at all. People make it seem like if I'm an educated black person, then I'm trying to be white. Those stereotypes annoy me!

Answer 1

When people think of black people, they think about the majority of blacks they have seen in person or in the media: they are ghetto, loud, rude, use slang, act hard, etc.

These are the images that are out there in the mainstream. These are the people that some see when they go to the mall or to the movies. They see blacks being loud and talking on the cell while people are trying to watch the movie. They see blacks speaking heavy ghetto slang and wearing clothing that hangs below their butts.

When they see a black who does not fit that stereotype, they see that as an except and not as the norm. They see that as a black, trying not to be "black". They have a hard time understanding that there are different classes and types of blacks and that being black does not mean just acting one type of way. They just see someone not following the norm or trying to be "white".

Answer 2

People stereotype base on fear,jealousy, and just plain stupidity. They're are stereotypes for all types of women and men in every race. The key is not to listen and base your facts on one negative person or experience. And Jasmine please don't believe the guy that said 70% black women are single. He had racist and generalized links and they were stereotypical too. The number is around 40% and they often don't count black women that are in a long term relationships(With black,white,asian,etc men),divorced,widowed, are gay and just plain want to be single for numerous amounts of reason.

Answer 3

Yeah, some people are just like this. They will stereotype any race, color, religion, class and so on. There isn't much you can do about it unfortunately. You seem like a nice person. I think the people who are saying those things to you are jealous or just mean. In any case, don't let them bring you down to there level. Just ignore it and be proud of who you are. Everyone is unique in their own way. Don't be a part of carring on thier negativity. Life is too short to spend time trying to prove anything to people who choose to act like that.

Answer 4

You're buying into the stereotype yourself with your question......you don't dress Black...you talk white...what is that....you should take that as an insult.....not a compliment.

You need to broaden your outlook and check out the 75% of Blacks that don't fit in that little box.

Answer 5

It's sad these stereotypes still exist. The best we can do is try to educate those around us, and hope they will abandon their wrong ways of thinking once they see how ignorant they are. I like to maintain hope in humanity by thinking most people are just ignorant rather than malicious.

Of course another option is to just find new friends who are more enlightened in their thinking. Good luck and don't let people keep you down.

Answer 6

That's really bad. I think it's because there are a lot of blacks who act like you described. But people shouldn't think that just because someone acts like that that all black people are bad, or all the other things you said. It's nor right to stereotype, but i guess you just have to show that you're not part of the "ghetto, loud" group of black people, and just be yourself, and if people don't like it, then whatever.

Answer 7

A lot of black people I've met believe that because I'm a white man from Georgia who likes country music that I must also be a racist. It is not true, it's wrong for me to be judged like that, but I can't worry about someone Else's ignorance.

Answer 8

Girl over look stupid minded people...And self consumed people...You be who you are black white it dose not matter you be all God meant for you to be I am white and I don't see color I see....Human beings acting like human beings...Black white it dose not matter as long as you act human and can live in society...And treat each other like each other want to be treated...There are white people that live in the ghetto...And talk black and are loud....So be all you can be sweetie and let all who are self consumed think what they want and don't let it slow you down...But make you a better person than what you already are....God bless The U.S.A.and Israel and all....

Answer 9

Because stereotypes are so often accurate. The "I know a guy" defense doesn't prove anything. The one guy you know (or are) doesn't mean that the million others that do adhere to a stereotype don't count. It's more ignorant to ignore the fact than accept it.

Answer 10

Same with my husband hes black and he talks educated no slang no loud music just a nice person people are ignorant and they will think what they want to who cares glad you are stepping up in the ladder you dont have to act black to be black ex.my kids are bi -racial and they dont act like ghetto children they go to a catholic school are catholics not baptist ect. will my children be made fun of?