When I was visiting America people looked at me and assumed I was "black", as in african dsecent, but I am Ausrtrailian aboriginal. Even the african-americans would call me "brother". Don't they know that not all dark skinned people are of african descent?
2007-02-15 22:07:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
"black" doesn't mean African. It just means dark-skinned, as light-skinned people are all "white"... even if they are from South Africa! It's just a reference to skin tone.
"Brother" just means "friend" in black slang. It has nothing to do with race.
2007-02-15 22:14:52 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most Americans associate skin tone to either White being European, yellow being Asian, brown being Mexican and black being African. Not too many people are educated to distinguish an aboriginal. if i saw you i would be able to tell if you were aboriginal, some aborigines have orange hair, and distinct facial features.
2007-02-16 06:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by TheDiciple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you get offended by this? Did the "african-americans" that called you brother tell you that they were of african descent or did you assume this because of their dark skin? My boys are pale as I am and their hair is blond and their black friends call them brother.
2007-02-16 06:16:51 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. T 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not too many Americans come in contact with Australian aboriginies. Chalk it up to inexperience for most, and try not to take it too personal. I'm sure it's due to a lack of exposure on their parts. Americans are usually accepting of different cultures, and I personally would find your culture quite fascinating if we were to meet someday. Have a great day and continue to be proud of your heritage.
2007-02-16 06:13:27 · answer #4 · answered by gone 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
people just relate to what they are most familiar with...in alaska they assume im eskimo, in montana - native american, denver-part latino, and in california - hawaiian. but actually im german and korean. not many americans are familiar with aborigines, so they are just going with what they know.
2007-02-16 06:15:01 · answer #5 · answered by Susie K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - they wouldn't know, because most of them are as thick as pig sh*t.
Thats why you will find that Americans will always name the country that a city is in (eg. London, England; Melbourne, Australia; Athens, Greece) otherwise most of them wouldn't know where it is............and plenty of them still won't anyway.
Revel in the fact that you are who you are, my friend, and it doesn't matter one iota what anybody else thinks you are.
2007-02-16 06:16:55 · answer #6 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't be offended. It is not a sin to be an African.
I Cr 13;8a
2007-02-16 06:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've surprised me as an aboriginal person has very distinct features.Well its obvious that they are unfamiliar with your culture,maybe you could educate them.(some)
2007-02-16 18:01:34 · answer #8 · answered by Countess 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Americans live in their insulated little bubbles because they can.
Ask an American what the capital of Australia is and they'll say "Sydney" or "Melbourne". Ha, ha, ha!
2007-02-16 06:21:24 · answer #9 · answered by Just Ask Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋