In view of the problems this last week (Big Brother) do you think it a good idea to state your race, colour, creed whatever, when asking or answering a question,, "for obvious reasons" which I am sure I don't have to explain......
2007-01-20 02:42:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The reason for the Q. How can anyone determine fairness if you dont know who is behind it.
2007-01-20 02:51:53 · update #1
For "panic pete" Male, White,British and proud of it....
2007-01-20 02:57:23 · update #2
I couldn't give a monkey's whether anyone quotes their own details or whether anyone knows my details. I'm white, gay, single, male, early 30's.... etc etc.
The issue arises when people don't treat you equally because you're different to them. For example, being restricted in the labour market because you're gay or white or male. Unless there's a damn good reason you should have as much opportunity as anyone else.
I couldn't care less if someone doesn't like me 'cause I'm white or gay or whatever - surely that's their choice, odd as it might be. But to restrict my freedom to live and function as I choose - that's another thing.
2007-01-20 02:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by pshawfocus 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Racism is a theory that certain characteristics and abilities are determined by race. I think you're confusing it with racialism, which is different. To answer your question, no, I don't think one should state race, colour, creed etc. when asking/answering a question. Being blind to the background of the person in this sense, avoids any such prejudices.
2007-01-20 10:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Surely we each of us determine fairness by the criteria that govern our own thought processes- upbringing, worldliness etc. These may not really match our outward manifestations of piety or racial history etc.
I will sometimes state where I live, my nationality,race or religious viewpoint. Usually if I think it will give my answer more clarity. However I would be very concerned if it were needed before I could air my thoughts or opinions.
That smacks of something insidious....
2007-01-20 11:21:06 · answer #3 · answered by Christine H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well yes you would have to explain. Wouldn't it be partial racism if the asker discounted answers from a certain section of the community on account of their colour, creed etc?
2007-01-20 10:50:07 · answer #4 · answered by Mark B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that all you can say "Male, White, British and proud of it...."
1) You must be a gender bender if you are a male with a picture like that.
2) No one really cares if you are white or even multicoloured.
3) You think you are Jade Goody's spokesperson.
2007-01-20 14:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by Uni Boy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The beauty of the internet is the anonymity we are allowed therein. Why take that away and make others susceptible to hate, when we have so few places left where race is not an issue.
2007-01-20 10:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by Diesel Weasel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What difference would race have to do with someone asking a question about a vauxhall vectras' gearbox for example?
2007-01-20 10:49:37 · answer #7 · answered by paul m 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
We all know there are a lot of nobs on Q/A, if they wanna answer in a racist way I personally don't give a sh*t. They're just exposing themselves so the rest of us can avoid thier questions!
2007-01-20 10:49:47 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no , how can it have any bearing !!!!
qualifying the question or answer received will sometimes give a clue
2007-01-20 10:50:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
UK is a free country, im told.
2007-01-20 10:49:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋