It seems that nowadays mocking an accent is seen by some as racist behaviour. Even a joke about people of a certain group (not just race) whether it is within the group itself or not is sometimes categorized as racism. There was a time when racism was obvious enough but now that we are all so civilized, in the 21st century and educated and stuff, its all becoming a bit blurred. Serious answers please, i'm not just looking for opinions because that is what is in our ears all the time.And why is it OK for a personA to call personB disrespectful when personB is in personA's country and cannot speak personA's language?
2007-01-21 23:05:35 · 2 answers · asked by discombobulated girl 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I think you have to look past what was said to what was in the heart of the person who said it. I have had people think I have said something improper about people. I have thought wait a minute I would never try to hurt someone by what I say, sometimes the people who are screaming that you are racist are the ones just trying to make trouble for people.They take things out of context and use it against you.
2007-01-21 23:35:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mary B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can speak Chinese fluently but show disrespect for them every day. You would too if you lived here!
2007-01-22 07:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋