Putting Racism Aside!?

Question

As a British Asian, Who thinks or who feels that multiculturisim has weaken ties within the different ethnic groups. Does anyone feel that people of different faiths - cultures have used this freedom to meet there own needs? Would you feel comfortable living in another country and expect the repect and dictate your needs as many ethnic minorites, or would you live by the rules of that country?

Answer 1

Good question , very hard to give you an honester answer with out sounding like a racists but I think you have hit on one of the big issues of the day. It is important to remember that racism is not just white people condemning blacks and other ethnic groups but also ethnics condemning other ethnic people. If people are not satisfied with this country and it laws and customs then maybe they should think of moving to a country that would suit their expectation's,,,, We are also sadly lacking; men and woman of your understanding of the issues,,,, men and woman from the many ethnic groups that make up our nation,,,,, men and woman that are good role models in their community,,,, men and woman who speak for the whole community and not just a small hot headed part of it,,,, you should think of a career in politics,,,keep in touch and good luck

Answer 2

Why do you think there is such Racism in the UK?

BECAUSE these so-called minorities won't live as a multi-cultural society.
If they are not permitted to have Laws changed in their favour then the rest of that society is wrong.

Prime example?
The Muslim woman Police Officer refusing to shake the hand of her superior!
She is Muslim. Okay no problem. BECAUSE of the religion, she is not allowed to do certain things. Okay no problem there either.
HOWEVER!
Muslim women are not supposed to WORK. If she was in the true Muslim country she wouldn't be permitted to become a Police Officer! In this Multi-cultural society, WE permit it as we give equal opportunities to EVERYONE.
She is a hypocrite who is furthering the hatred of racism by being 'difficult'.
The Senior Officer should have her sacked on a charge of insubordination. Forget religion, she used that as a pretext and it was not sufficient to use as a reason.

For the last part of your statement, "would I be comfortable living in another country and expect the respect and dictate your needs as many ethnic minorities, or would you live by the rules of that country?" Apart from the fact that it doesn't make a great deal of sense. If I were to move (NOT VISIT!), to another country that had strict Laws concerning the way it's citizens lived, I would abide by those Laws.
If the country had no particular Laws then I would live as my religion dictated PROVIDED that it in no way interfered or clashed with the indigenous population.
Thats the difference between most people, you either respect other cultures or you don't.
If you do, you accept they are different.
If you don't, you try to change them.

MOST Indians, Blacks, Asians, Jews, Muslims and whatever else is floating around, have that respect. Most Whites in this country have that respect.
The minority is the ones that have no respect (On Both Sides!), and the result is a clash which tends to end in violence.

This will continue until ALL humans accept that there is either No God or that there is One God with NO different beliefs.
Also until people can finally see people rather than skin!

Answer 3

I am a non-Asian living in an Asian country. Institutionalized racism exists and has caused me grief. However, I've experienced grief from institutions in my own culture as well because I am of the majority and certain privileges are for minorities. Every place sets up rules to protect its interests.

There are people here who dislike those who are different, and there are those who see me rather than my appearance. They are called my friends. I love my chosen home in spite of the difficulties and live by the rules since I want to maintain my welcome and my visa. If the situation became too outrageous, I would have to pack up and leave. No one forced me to be here. Fortunately, my home country is such that I can return whenever I feel like it.

Answer 4

Well I always thought America was the melting pot where all people of different color, races & religions could live in peace but judging from the answers on here I don't know if that's true. I'm an English American & I would live in England but I guess I'd have to follow their rules to get along with people

Answer 5

I would find an even ground... I would still have my own ethnic views and values, but I would make a good effort to embrace those of the country I chose...

You talk about multiculteralism weakening ties... what would you suggest... total segregation?

The answer is more effort, to be quite frank, so live in someones country in my opinion REQUIRES that you embrace their values.

If I talk from personal experiences, there are a few reasons why I find it hard to integrate with people of Asain background.

1 - As a self employed person, Asain people are crap payers (A local Sikh mission owes me nearly £2,000 and they are ignoring my calls/letters)

2 - Areas seem to degenerate when there is a large Asain community.

3 - Racial tensions rise in these areas (Between white, black and asain)

Now, if these views are racist or not, i dont know, and frankly dont care, these are just my opinions on what I have experienced.

Answer 6

if you choose to live in a country other than your coun try of origin you should live by the rules and laws of that country. if you don't like it - go home

i believe everybody should get along and comunicate, sort out your differences with words, not weapons

skin coolour, faith, sexual preference, all these things shouldn't be important, unfortunately our "multicultural" society is broken, political partys like the BNP and ukip are rising to power (why not just call them the brittish nazi party?)

muslims kicking off because a kids cartoon has a pig in it? get a life, winnie the pooh and friends wasn't written to offend you, it's part of our national heritage

eastern europeans coming over under false identities, human trafficking, terrorist attacks, racial hatred - all these things could be stopped with a little understading, a bit of mutual acceptance perhaps?

but kick all the russian mafia out of blackpool though... i know the place has always been a dump, but i took my son there a couple of months ago, and it was horrendous... blackpool illuminations? my christmas lights were more impressive... pleasure beach was closed the only people there were russian heavys and drug addicted prostitutes...

Answer 7

You could take your question even further. Would you be prepared to adjust to that other countries culture and respect their way of life? I would only be going to another country because I liked their way of life more than what I was leaving. So why try to change it?

Answer 8

Well, I'm a white Christian living in a Muslim country. I would never, for example, enter a Mosque with bare arms or legs or with shoes on, and I also respect that this is a dry country and would not expect to be served alcohol, and would certainly never make a fuss about this, unlike some expats I have heard on flights, or in restaurants. Having said that, I do smuggle in sausages and bacon in my suitcase as there's only so much beef bacon and chicken sausage a girl can cope with!

Answer 9

O.K. for one if I was living in another country I must have chosen to move there. There must have been something that I liked about that country to move there in the first place . No, I would have to accept there rules and not change them. If it was something that I felt very strong about then I guess that I would have to move again.

Answer 10

It makes no difference if you are on holiday, or residing in another country, you must respect the laws, and customs of that country!
Even on certain airlines you will not be served with Alcohol, if it is forbidden under their laws!