I'm white & would'nt feel comfortable living in an all black neighborhood. I'm sure it's the other way around for black people to.I know a lot of people feel this way & they don't concider them selves Racists.
2007-01-01 07:21:56 · 27 answers · asked by jimbobob 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
You are absolutely correct, and that is not racist, we all want to live in familiar neighborhoods.
I am Black and I most certainly would NEVER, NEVER, EVER want to live in an all white community, I would be so frightened.
I would want my children to grow up with friends that look like them, but I would also want them exposed to diversity, to experience growing up with people of all races and colors, not just one group of people.
2007-01-01 07:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by Lottalady 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I don't think this necessarily makes you a racist. Being a racist means you hate someone because of thier difference, whether it be color, creed, size, finances, etc.
It is not uncommon for people to feel uncomfortable at the idea of living in a community, or going to a church or store, where everyone is a different race. I think it has a lot to do with just not understanding the differences. There are so many stereotypes out there about each race, that it will easily make anyone uncomfortable to be alone in an area where EVERYONE is different from them. Each of us have our different traditions, our different cultures, we all act differently. And because of this, we have a tendency to fear those differences because we don't understand them. That doesn't always necessarily mean you hate those of a different race, on the contrary, you may have many friends of a different race. The point is that when you go into an area where EVERYONE is different, you don't know these people, and you don't know what to expect. So it scares you. We also would feel no different if we entered a community of our own race if we knew that community was different that what we were used to, maybe poverish or a different religious affiliate. You don't know what to expect from them either, so you would have the same fears.
I hope this answers your question.
2007-01-01 07:39:55 · answer #2 · answered by Laura 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i imagine the media pushes that way too a lot.they have the right to vote for who they opt for. regrettably it would not be counted both way. its resembling 2 mapquest guidelines to an same position. those each and every man or woman is chosen to be elected. obama became a good %.. were given a lot done. what's the problem with this race bating??? i might want to say (my opinion) maximum each and every man or woman isn't racist. basically yet another "football problem" as a change of specializing in authentic themes. human beings imagine u . s . of america is a democracy, it isn't! it became meant to be a Republic. checks and balances. Barrack Obama is seen to be the president who has written more desirable "govt Orders that the different president. An govt order is an order or command issued through the pinnacle of the govt twig faster or later of authorities. sure it really is genuine all presidents have used them, yet they don't seem to be getting used what they were meant for. govt orders are under no circumstances to circumvent congress in regulation making.
2016-10-16 22:55:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, absolutely not. This does not make you racist. You are simply expressing a preference, nothing more. The last time I checked, there is no law requiring that you live in an all white neighborhood, nor a law requiring residence in an all black neighborhood, nor even a mixed neighborhood.
The fact is simply this: you are an individual and you have the right to determine for yourself where and how you will live. The right to choose is yours free and clear - I suggest that you use it.
2007-01-01 07:34:20 · answer #4 · answered by Christian P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a lot people have those feelings (its just a preference thing) but choose not to express them. Its just your comfort level I assume, and where you will feel better adjusted. But I am sure people would believe that its a racist statement, if it makes you feel better I don't. I am black and I wouldn't want to live in an all black neighborhood.
2007-01-01 07:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by Viva La Vida 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. If you were comfortable living in a racially diverse neighborhood, but didn't like the idea of being the ONLY person of a different race, that's understandable. It can be difficult to be a minority, no matter what race you are.
2007-01-01 07:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think this necessarily means you are racist. I'm sure there aren't many black people who would like to live in an all white neighborhood.
2007-01-01 07:27:35 · answer #7 · answered by Ann 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to be around people that look like you and act like you. Media has been trying to brainwash people into thinking there's something wrong with thinking like this. BTW, nothing wrong with the word racist, just another way to try to impose guilt on white people.
2007-01-01 16:51:04 · answer #8 · answered by 14Words 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question was asked in the wrong section. If you're not comfortable with the idea of living in an all black area then yes there is racism involved in your decision. It's called implicit racism because you don't think you are being racist but your actions/sentiments suggest otherwise
2007-01-01 07:28:52 · answer #9 · answered by unclefrunk 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It really depends on your reasoning.
Personally, I wouldn't want to live in an all black community, an all white community, an all Asian community, etc. I've lived in diverse areas my whole life and I like it that way.
2007-01-01 07:44:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋