2007-01-29 19:42:21 · 21 answers · asked by sri r 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
I don't think you can make a sweeping statement about British people being respectful or disrespectful of Indians.
We have individuals in this country who are ignorant enough to judge people on the colour of their skin, and feel threatened by a culture that they are not part of, and don't understand.
We also have individuals who welcome the diversity of cultures and languages that are made by non British people making this country their home.
In this case, it is the minority giving the majority a bad name.
2007-01-29 19:48:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
Those people in the BB house felt a sense of entitlement and superiority over Shilpa. But I don't think that all of the British feel that way towards Indians in general. Look--- she won the show. That has to count for something.
2007-01-30 04:18:27 · answer #2 · answered by stelle d. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't judge the behaviour of entire British just based on one Jade Goody.
On the other hand, what you should look at is the constitution of UK. It doesn't endorse racism. So, as a country British is not encouraging racism. Do they respect India or not as individuals. Depends on the individuals. India is just another country for them.
It's better to leave it aside. Shilpa won and that shows the broadmindedness of the majority of British people and one should appreciate it. Salute to British.
2007-01-30 04:07:16 · answer #3 · answered by jaggie_c 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The people put in the house were the most ignorant pieces of sh** Britain has to offer. They by no means represent anyone in the UK. They weren't celebrities and had no business being in there. It's only because this was on TV that it has become a big thing. It's got out of hand. Not all British people are like that.
2007-01-30 04:16:58 · answer #4 · answered by Dreamer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a lot of British people are of Indian descent I feel the question is refering to white British people. I work in the hotel industry and meet people from all over the world, you find good and bad in all races. I have met a lot of Indian people over the years and found most of them very polite and easy to get on with. The problem isn't with your average Indian person or Jade Goodey, the problem is with stupid laws and the media. Some laws that are made just antagonise people, there is a certain supermarket near me that does not allow black bin liners to be referred to as black bin liners, there is also a school in my area that doesn't allow the children to sing ba ba black sheep in the nursery rhyme (they have to sing ba ba rainbow sheep). There is a black girl in the class who asked why she couldn't sing ba ba black sheep as that is what her mother had taught her and the teacher had to try to explain. This sort of thinking does nothing but create racialism and make people feel outcasts. I know a number of black people and they prefer to be called black, as that is what they are and they are proud of it. Racialism is a two way street and it is not just white people that are racist, but I don't suspect anyone can remember the last time someone was treated the way that Jade was for a remark to a white man. Everyone gets annoyed now and again, and I suspect there are a lot of people that have talked to an Indian call centre and lost there temper and said things things that could be concidered racist but in escence was just frustration and annoyance coming out. As for the media, if they can stir something up to sell newspapers or get viewers then they will.
2007-01-30 04:33:22 · answer #5 · answered by StevieD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone else who says just leave it!! Of course we 'Britishers' respect Indians - we respect everyone that deserves respect. I think that Jade & co aren't exactly the sort of peole that we would choose to represent the nation as a whole, but hey! It's done now & is in the past so forget about it. It was blown out of all proportion anyway.
2007-01-30 05:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by Jay A 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I guess some British did respect Indians, even though I'm from Singapore, I respect Indians too.
2007-01-30 04:47:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't watch CBB, but I couldn't avoid the furore...
IMHO, don't take the views of some really thick, awful z-list celebs as typical of the British public. Instead take heart from the fact that 82% of people voted out the brain-dead Jade and that Shilpa's victory was seen as a triumph of class over cr@p!
2007-01-30 03:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by haardvarx 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Alot more people find it easier to be racist to Asian people nowadays. I even have white friends who are very racist towards Asians, but yet would never say a bad word about black people. Its hard to generalise for a whole country, but especially since 9/11 people of Asian heritage are being victimised more. Its a double edge sword though. Asians also need to integrate more with the UK society if they want to feel more accepted. Too many stick to their own group and don't mix with black or white people.
2007-01-30 04:02:34 · answer #9 · answered by mickeyleon123 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some do.
Some don't.
Many don't respect anyone at all.
Smart ones have criteria other than nationality when they decide whom to respect.
It's hard to give a genuine answer to a question like this that appears intended to inflame rather than inform.
2007-01-30 04:02:46 · answer #10 · answered by meerkat 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋