Can Whites Be Racist? / Can Blacks Be Racist?

Question

What are some ways that "White Racism" affect Black people?

What are some ways that "Black Racism" affect White people?

Answer 1

Excellent question .Black Racism has totally no affect on the white race at all.

White Racism leads to ghetto, police harassment, high crime, low income, poor school systems. SHALL I GO ON?

Answer 2

I think it's pretty obvious how "white racism" affects Blacks. It's better today than it was 50 years ago, but we still have a long way to go! Main way that "white racism" affects Blacks that I can think of off the top of my head: racial profiling, police brutality, Blacks (or other minorities) being barred from things even though they more than qualify (clubs, sometimes jobs, scholarships, etc.), anger and hatred towards whites in general instead of just the specific white racists, stereotypes.

"Black racism," that's an interesting idea. I've heard many people say that you can't be racist unless you have some kind of power, but my argument is words have power. if you can speak (or even write) and your words have an affect on someone who hears/sees them, then you have power.

Unfortunately, I think "Black racism" does more harm than good for Blacks. It's totally understandable if you understand the history of white racism, but unfortunately "Black racism" actually leads to more stereotypes about Blacks, etc. I think "Black racism" is interesting because it's also aimed at other Blacks and creates division within the Black community. Think about the "racism" against light skin vs. dark skin, or good hair vs. bad hair. It's a form of racism, or at the very list discrimination. But to whites? "Black racism" mostly affects whites with anger and hatred....which lead to more "white racism."

Answer 3

A complex sydrome, racism usually affects the minority more than the majority.

When the blacks use it against the whites, it just causes the whites to build up frustration to pent it later while the whites use it against the black scenario it might cause low self esteem and also a pent up of anger towards to whites.

Rather sensitive issue.

Answer 4

I think both can be racist. Racism can affect everyone in different ways I guess. I dont think that there any specific things for each particular group...

Answer 5

Of corse there are white racists, the media puts them on TV and Mags all the time. But what they never show is how Blacks try to take down the man (of corse the never do) if they did, another Riot would break out.

Answer 6

My form of "black racism" only seeks equality, and it will hurt white people only if they do not give us what we seek. It will hurt them in the way that I think we should burn their communities to the ground and seize their valuables. This all depends on us cleaning our house up first so it may be a while before we can begin to pillage.

Answer 7

I am from South Carolina.never has any of my people ever talked about black folks at all. one way or the other.have always been kind to all people, my people or Christians.and show it.I am talking about grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins. every one .friends. they just don't talk about black people..but when I became friends with a black guy. and was around blacks, I got a lot of racist remarks .when he was around my white friends no one ever said anything to him . they excepted him just fine. but I was insulted on many occasions by black people in his company. half who insulted me were black girls.I have noticed that many black folks or very racist.I didn't appreciate it at all. my people have been kind to blacks. I painted the entire church property across the street from my home. for free.took two months and it is a all black church.my mother invited my old lady black neighbor over for dinner a number of times. I took her to the store and pay bills.every two weeks for 12 years , free.I don't like it when blacks tell me about my people owning them. My people didn't have anything to do with all that.and one more thing. when I had my black friend in the car with me. I got pulled over by the law a lot. and I didnt appreciate that at all .

Answer 8

I think all races can be racist to some degree. It's the difference in culture and upbringing. I just wish we could consider ourselves the human race and move on to more important things.

Answer 9

anyone of any color can be racist. I've heard it, and I've seen it. racism/bigotry hurts everyone. whether it's being denied rights or being harassed or assaulted, etc. bigotry starts wars! just look at history all around this planet. whether it's race/religion/sexual orientation/culture....hate affects everyone everywhere.

Answer 10

Yes!

The difference is, we blacks be too sensitive to these comments. You can call a white boy "cracker," and he don't really give a damn. Call me a NlGGA, though, and me and my homies will beat you down! Only I can use that word! Whites be putting my peeps down fo a minute, yo! I demand reparitationaries fo all the pain and shizzle. Fo rizzle!

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