i noticed that many people in united states discriminate against gothic people. could you please let me know why?
i am from south asia who likes the idea of darkness, goth metal and poems. as a cosmopolitan, i see gothic people as just normal human beings...but i really wonder why people are so mean to them.
2007-02-26 15:08:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Because the kids today who consider themselves gothic...look stupid. seriously, they look stupid, i don't see the point in making yourself look like that.
2007-02-26 15:21:27 · answer #1 · answered by :o 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a perfect example of corporate America fear of the Unknown. They are too afraid to venture out and learn other views and social situations. They prefer to use their energy to discriminate, which is more negative than the Gothic Subculture itself. Not like this matters, but some Gothic girls and guys look more hotter that typical magazine models. Simply there is an air of Mystery around them that makes them stand out.
2007-02-26 23:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by Kitty Lucy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are always afraid of "The Other" and gothic culture's usage of darkness brings up connotations of evil amongst the sensitive, uneducated masses.
At every single volunteer function (school and community) I've been a part of, goths make up a significant portion of other volunteers - much more so than the fraternity/sorority types who are SUPPOSED to be involved in community. Goes to show how far stereotypes take you...
2007-02-26 23:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by TinyDancer77 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Gothic" has a negative connotation because most often goths are teens who are dissatisfied and engage in "bad" activities...i dont agree with the stereotype, because i used to be one (and still kind of am) and then theres the people who just freak out just because we look different and automatically second guess us...at least thats how i've seen it...in a nutshell
2007-02-26 23:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jade Green 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was so glad that you asked this. I feel the same way being gothic myself. Everyone looks at you differently because of your interests.
2007-02-26 23:38:18 · answer #5 · answered by Dark Witch 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i am totally gothic and write pomes and stuff and i dont know y ppl r like this but they r and alot my friends even started turing on me when i went gothic. i think they r just scared because we arent preppy like them were scarry and different
2007-02-26 23:14:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
im gothic, its what i am...its what i feel, and what i like...Why hate !!! its not as if im evil or something. we just like to do what we want, not what everyone is doing.
2007-02-26 23:12:45 · answer #7 · answered by Gods Girl...check my new profile 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋