Why are so many people on Yahoo Answers overly sensitive about generalization?

Question

Sometimes when asking a question about race and/or ethnicity, you have to generalize. But people just get way too sensitive about it.

For example, if I ask why a lot of black women with large butts wear tight jeans, people fly off the handle and say "YOU'RE GENERALIZING!" Well yes, but I'm not saying "why do ALL black women with large butts wear tight jeans," I'm asking "why do a lot of them do it?" I know not all of them do it, but I think it's a fair question.

If someone would just say "because a lot of black men like big butts" then that would be acting mature. But people fly off the handle. And it's not just people of the race you asking about either. It's usually these pissy girls too.

So what is the cause of all this anger? Is this the result of the American public school system teaching everyone to be overly sensitive about race issues?

(And I'm sure I will get angry responses to this question as well.)

Answer 1

because some people like to act disingenuous so that they can get people all riled up......not anyone we know, of course.

Answer 2

Because it bothers people that is why, some think that we are over racism, stereotypes, etc. but your line of questions means it isn't over. We can't all be lumped into one bunch together.
Usually when someone has told me I am too sensitive it is because they have put their foot in their mouth, down the throat and right through to their digestive tract!!!
For so long, certain folks couldn't respond when offended and had to accept whatever verbal crap was thrown their way, no folks don't have to.

Answer 3

because you singled out black women. now a better way to phrase your question would be like this-

why do alot of obese women who shop at walmart wear spandex?

see, i asked about all women, not just one race. it is much less offensive that way.

Answer 4

cuz all humans arent the same in an entire race!!!!!!!!!