Can't racism b completely eradicated???

Question

y racism still exits??? skin colour so important??

Answer 1

I think there are several factors playing into it. The biggest problems in tackling the issue are: 1.) Identifying the originations and being specific about it (as opposed to a generalized sweep about "The Man keeping us down" or "they're all like that"). 2.) Getting the various racial groups to have a very long, strong introspective meditation on the subject to see what they can contribute versus what everyone else needs to do for them. 3.) How to use reason to coax the small, extremely vocal minorities in each race to unlearn what their parents taught them and get them to progress to a more considerate attitude. 4.) Realise that, for all your good intentions, there will be this 1 percent of all races that simply have this as their personal moral fault and can never be extricated from it. The only thing we can do in that circumstance is be big enough to have that poor incidence not impact how we feel about everyone else we meet of that race.

Answer 2

It's all in the mind of people !!! There are bad,good and rotten apples in any race in the world. I've travelled 5 continents during more than 30 years and met and mingled with most cultures, races and individuals at all levels and never had any problems with anybody. Weapons and ungrounded hatred are usually the basis to experiencing racism. What difference does a skin color make in the end ? In Asia people try to whiten their faces for some reason or other, in the Western countries people soak up articficial sun in sunbanks to get brown and look healthy. Put them all together and get them involved into interesting discussions and joke a little; get people laughing and you'll find there is no racism left at the end of the day. It should be a mandatory teaching process from kids upwards to mix and enjoy eachother's qualities and cultures! Make love, not war and take away all the weapons from all and invest in holiday places in all countries instead and racism will be eradicated automatically. I'll bet you my bottom dollar !

Answer 3

Unfortunately, no. You see, racism is only a symptom of a much bigger problem, discrimination of people who are different. You see, if you only try to treat a symptom, you often never really get to the root cause. So it just keeps going on.

What causes people to discriminate. Have you ever gone anywhere and seen someone that was noticeably disfigured or had a noticeable blemish, or noticeable birth mark on their face? What did you do? Did you stare? Did you turn away? What if that person started talking to you?

Racism is no different. Discrimination occurs because it is human nature to want to fit in. Someone we see as being different doesn't fit in. When we see someone who is different, they can possibly be as good as us. Or maybe sometimes, that other person makes us feel that we are not good enough. In any case, it takes an open mind to accept that people are different. We don't all fit into a certain mold and yet every person has something to offer.

But, as long as humans remain human, we will always discriminate against other people. I'll bet that even you have discriminated against someone at some time. It may not have been based on race. But we all have done it and I'll bet more than once.

It seems just easier to discriminate against someone who is different rather than take the time to get to really know someone who seems a little different.

I don't know how old you are, but just look at high school. Most high schools are hot beds of discrimination. They have their cliques. The popular kids. That not so popular kids. The jocks. The geeks.

And heaven forbid if any of these groups should actually try to mix or mingle. It seems to be a popular theme for movies where someone from an unpopular group tries to cross over into the popular group. It never really changes the whole school.

In the end, it has to start with individuals. With you and with me. We have to learn to not be afraid of our differences. We have to learn about the good that people have to offer each other in spite of our differences. Only when we are able to accept other peoples differences will we be able abolish discrimination.

Answer 4

Racism will exist for as long as people need catagories/communities to define themselves and believe that this definition is the essence of who they are. I tend to think that, for most people, this will always be the case. Viewing and identifying yourself first and foremost by your humanity is a very abstract notion that most people don't feel comfortable with. People seem to like being confined to what is directly in front of them and easy to comprehend. It is for the same reason that they make and maintain ridiculous generalizations - it's far simpler not to question.

Answer 5

It would be nice but I don't see that happening anytime soon. The people who are racist will not back down and not be racist. It's really sad because God made all colors and kinds of people and no one should be hated just because they are a different race. No race is better then the other races.

Answer 6

In theory yes - it would require that everyone without exception accept each and every other person for who they are regardless of what they believe in, what colour their skin is, what gender they are or what sexual orientation they follow... just to name a few.

Answer 7

I don't think racism will ever go away. Skin color isn't that important to me.The way people present themselves is what matters.

Answer 8

I guess people don't like things that are different. I try not to be rascist myself. I look at the attitude of a person instead of their skin color.

Answer 9

racism will always exist bcause prejeduices are pased on from parent to child. If parents start spewing their beliefs, the child will usually follow.

Answer 10

Only if we execute all the minorities!

Bad joke - seriously though, education undermines bigotry. The less segregated we all are the more we'll be forced to get along.