2006-12-20 08:41:10 · 11 answers · asked by aihsertal 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Ive also heard this. But if it's because we call ourselves African Americans and aren't really from Africa then it's not our fault. I don't refer to myself as an african american because Im not from Africa and have never been there.....neither have my parents or grandparents. So is it really our fault? Nope, it's society's fault.
2006-12-20 08:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by oohLa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been told that this is a lot like Japanese Americans being regarded as persons of lower caste by people from Japan. Or, like Indo-Americans being called ABCDs (American Born Confused deshi) by citizens of the old country.
African Americans were brought to this continent against their will centuries ago, but over a few generations, they have developed a culture and mentality of their own - like most diaspora or migrant groups.
About Africans: they too are so diverse from one end of the continent to the other. They have also had ethnic conflicts out there, along with several other problems - like poverty, famine or AIDS.
Hence, African Americans may be just another group of foreigners tor them, in some ways.
2006-12-20 17:06:38 · answer #2 · answered by montrealissima 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard that much growing up, but I have heard a lot of African AMERICANS & their negative perspectives towards Africans. For some reason many African Americans believe Africans don't pay taxes! I wonder why. Can't we ALL just get along???
2006-12-20 16:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by princezzjin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that from a few African people I knew growing up. They said they didnt feel black people from the Caribbean or African American's were "real" black people because we've been mixed up so much along the way. However, that's the opinion of a few. They cannot speak for the culture on a whole.
2006-12-20 16:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by SassyC 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's funny, but I knew an African man who said he couldn't stand blacks because some of them called themselves african american and they didn't have an african bone in their body.
2006-12-20 16:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by Squirrel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they just don't like their conducts. African Americans (not all of them) have given black people everywhere a bad name (its true)
2006-12-20 16:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by venom! 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
What is an 'afriacn american'? That is the worst word ive heard, Just cause someone is black, doesnt mean there from africa. Theres people of colour all around the world.
Your assuming that black people are from africa and are american....AHAHHAHA thats terrible jugement!!!
2006-12-20 17:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by elena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that african men don't like african american men. Also, i heard that they call us "cotton pickers"
2006-12-20 16:43:41 · answer #8 · answered by gloried 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
yes its true.funny huh. there own people sold them out and dont even want them back.im not sure why i can only imagine its because they are spoiled and really clueless of there history
2006-12-20 16:53:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes its true
2006-12-20 16:54:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋