Black/White racism?

Question

Is there anyone out there who hated another race until they actually took the time to get to know someone personally of the race they hated? If this is you, can you please say what you were wrong about! And are you glad you took the time to know a person instead of stereotyping the whole race.

Answer 1

THis is the most powerful method to overcome sterotypes and racism. And one reason why integration is so important.
This works for overcoming predjudice against gays, too, which is why being 'out' is so important. Join the military to meet all kinds of people...

Answer 2

Well, I was brought up to be racist and at some point I was racist because what a few people of that race did to me. Well, I grew-up and I realized that I can't go around judging the whole race just because of a few bad apples and what people did to me, it wasn't the whole races fault, it was the individual. Its just like I wouldn't want people to judge me for what my race or sex has done, I am an individual, I am not to just be called a white woman, I am a person and so is everyone else and there is only one race the Human race! People should treat everyone with kindness and respect, not hatred. People should be respected for their race, sex, culture, beliefs, opinions and preferences, it is easier said than done and I struggle with that and to be open minded and to end racism on my part, even though how I was brought up and its a struggle everyday of my life, but, I choose to over come my up bringing and rise above the rest of the world. I realize everyone are the same good or bad, rich or poor, believer or non believer, educated or no education, smart or not so smart. People go through some of the same as other people and some of the same worries, feelings and no one is better or worse off than the next person. It took me a very long time to notice this and sometimes I still have to remind myself of that, but, I choose to make a difference and be part of the solution and not the problem.

Answer 3

Just in response to the people above me, No one is born equal, we all come from different social classes, familes, and countries, we are raised with different stereotypes placed before us and forced upon us. But we have nothing to look at before the facts, Personally I think your question is outdated, Race is not an issue unless you make it one!!! The average black person is poorer economically, and has a worse education that the average white person because of the culture values, and mostly because of where the chose to live. The only point you dont make, and the most important one, is that we are all equal in the eyes of the law,(if you dont exclude the unfair program of Affirmitive Action), most discrimination in our country isnt because you are black, white, or Hispanic, it is because your social standing, and it just happens to be that the average black person is less well off than the average white person. Though there is desrimination in our country, not many people stereotype the entire race, at least not consciously, although when an African American is wronged the first thing he thinks is that he is being descrminated against because of his race. That is wrong!



To the poster above me, you just generalized all white people who fly a Confederate Naval Jack ( aka Rebel flag) in there backyard as racists, please explain to me how this is racist, and any answer you give will be wrong because you are assuming it is a racist symbol which it is not, it is a symbol of Southern Patriotism, States Rights, Economic freedom, Individual freedom, and a symbol of the fallen Confederacy which stood for these principles, not some of the bigots who use it today.

Answer 4

I am black..with a mixture of indian and spanish..honestly I have not been raised with hatred for another race...that was something that was never discuss in my home growing up..so as I got older I just love people for poeple not what color their skin are...the lord has done a great job with me..I am proud of the person I am..I love everyone..it is a good idea to get to know a person first and then you judge based on their attitude

Answer 5

I never hated any race, but when I grew up most of the blacks I saw were hanging at the bar down the street. My mother lead me to beleive blacks were dirty. After I grew up I found out she was oh so wrong. ALL the black people I have known are very clean and also nice.

Answer 6

my parents always taught me the "n" word was a curse word. my godfather is black and some of my best friends have been black. but i had a roommate my first semester of college who was black and from the get-go she had attitude with me because i'm white. she never called me by my name, just "whitey". don't know what her problem was and never really bothered to find out. there's a**holes in every race and religion and sometimes you've just gotta let 'em be that way. i gave that girl money and other stuff when she needed it, even gave her a tv, and a ride to her job about twice a week b/c she didn't have a car, but she never thanked me, and by the end of the semester, she still didn't like me. i did what i could and it didn't matter. not everyone's like her, and not every white person flies a rebel flag in their back yard either.

Answer 7

well. i am not a racism but somehow i am one. i like meeting NICE ppl no matter what color they are or where they come from. but some times some certain groups of ppl just have a high rate on doing something. so don't know if i am racism or stereotype

i do know there are very nice ppl regardless of races, and i experienced that. but still, a certain group will so certain things more than other groups do...

I don't hate them, i just having trouble to accept some particular things they do....

hope you know what i mean

Answer 8

I used to not know any Mexicans, and the only one's I saw were large groups of men that verbally accosted me at Wal-Mart (this happens alot). So, I guess I didn't really like them. BUT I will have to say that I am now friends with a Mexican man and a Mexican female (who don't know each other). They are both great people, and I really respect them. They have made me realize that people are people - and men are perverts, no matter what color their skin is!

Answer 9

I have been raised by a family with strong unspoken racism. Unspoken racism is much harder to cope with than when your family manages to claim they're not racists but consider all bad neighborhoods "infested" with black people. I personally feel i never adapted this culture and I've never felt that I disliked someone because of their color.

To be perfectly honest I wish someone would bring up racism towards whites. To be blunt, yes my ancestors were opressors. Yes my culture nurtures racist behavior. But that does not speak for me.

I am a 21 year old white male who feels there's nothing to hate unless its the person themselves.

Answer 10

when i was younger...very young...i was pretty much surrounded by ignorance...pure and simple

i disliked (almost hated but not quite) asians, mexicans, whites, and gays, among other groups im sure...due to things that i was told or taught or by simply paying attention to/absorbing other peoples bias...

i am so glad that i was given the opportunity to break out of this negative cycle of ignorance...

and contrary to what many people think sometimes people ARE victims of society...quite a few people i know are only hateful towards others because they do not know any better AND because the people that they hold this bias against have never taken any time out or made any extra efforts to dissolve their bias (mostly due to stereotypes and prejudice)...

and believe you me...im willing to bet money that there are definately antagonists who would have it no other way...