Is racism still a major problem in the U.S.?

Answer 1

It's one of America's biggest problems considering that every race in the world lives in the US

Answer 2

Yes my brother, I'm afraid it is. And the sad thing about it is that no one seems to be interested in doing anything about it anymore. We all seem like we're content to just let it set there and fester, like an ugly wound on the nation's psyche. Personally, I turly thought things had gotten a bit better up through the 60's and '70's and '80's. But you know what really opened my eyes? Back in '95. Yep: the OJ Simpson verdict. It showed how polarized this country is. That case seemed to divide on racial lines. And so, it's as if, since then, both blacks and whites have just said: "Aww-ight: so that's how it's gonna be, huh?" At least back in the 60's and '70's civil rights activists were trying to do something. But now the whole race thing is on the backburner. And this will only let it get worse. Oh-and yeah, of course I know there are other races in this country and other forms of racism too, but I chose the black-white version because I feel that is the most pronounced and the ost dangerous to the country's well-being.

Answer 3

Depends on what area of the country and who your talking about. In some areas, the Latinos are an issue and racism is alive and living. In other areas, the blacks are the target of racism. Again, it depends on where you live.

I live in a mixed neighborhood and no one is or appears to be racist. We all get along, talk when out working or walking and EVERYONE in the area works for a living. That I think is where the racism comes in. When working people see others, sitting around, driving fine cars, wearing the best clothes and not working or paying taxes, then racism does rear its ugly head. Most people don't want their taxes going for welfare so young studs can hang around and do drugs or chase females.


Another area you see it is where affirmative action is shoved down peoples throats. Had a Sargent apply for a position, but, because we don't have enough Latinos, this black Sargent didn't get the job, and was the Most QUALIFIED. They guy that got the job, blew it and was suspended after about three months.

Where is the fairness in some situations??? Affirmative action breeds racism.

Answer 4

I wouldn't say it's a MAJOR problem, like it was 40 or more yrs. ago, but there is still some. One BIG difference is that it's not "fashionable" to be a racist currently. Any bigotted remark today is likely to draw some unfavorable response.

I believe that the best way to get over racism is:

A) For the adults to quit teaching/demonstrating predjudice to the children because they naturally don't see it.

B) For those being discriminated against to cease or at least minimize their protest. Drawing too much attn. to this subject can actually make it worse.

The increase of minority exposure on TV has had a positive influence but there could be some reciprocal answer like eliminating "Miss Black America" as a measure of concord.

It comes as no surprise that this 'warped mindset' has taken as long as it has, but everything being considered, the progress is commendable.

I'd rather be black than gay cuz if you're black you don't have to tell your Mom.

Answer 5

Yes. Although at a very low level. There are no wars here due to race thankfully. However, affirmative action does not ease the racist situation. People like Sharpton and Jackson do not help either. I don't really see everyone as black, white, or whatever-I see them as people. The NAACP sees differently. Everything must be in terms of race. Well, this is racist. I dont like affirmative action because it mocks the merit system to a degree. I dont like the NAACP because it does not try to give blacks their rights (they already have them). The NAACP tries to prosecute people of other races in the courtroom if the "feel" something is racist. I do think that racism is becoming less and less a problem.

Answer 6

Big problem, yes. Major problem, it does not have to be. As long as people use race as an excuse or a defence, we will never truely get past it. Racism is a way many people use to put the blame of our problems that we created on someone else.

Answer 7

I would say no for the same reason that many say it is. Yes, America is still quite racist and will continue to be, but it has made it perfectly clear that it has no interest in dealing with that fact and is content to import Hispanics to help maintain that indifference to the issue!

Erstwhile Blacks have themselves become complacent and indifferent and have bought too heavily into the get money, Capitalistic mentality to confront the issue seriously!

Answer 8

As long as Sharpie Sharpton and all the rest of the gang are around . Racism is plain dum

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Racism is alive and well in all parts of the world, it is NOT just localized in any one area, such as the U.S.

Answer 11

Yep, thanks to the lieberals for playing the race card all the time.

Also thanks to the likes of Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and Louis Ferrakan for keeping racism alive.

We need more Bill Cosbys, Rev. Jesse Lee Petersons, Ken Hamblins and La Shawn Barbers.