Does anyone think that British people are getting more racist??

Question

Often a lot of people say they are not racist.....yet on this site I have noticed the number of racist questions and answers appear to be increasing!! I think yahoo should do more to combat this problem!

For everythinguknowiswrong:

Erm excuse me, you really are ignorant aren't you!! Firstly I live in London - an area where approximately half of the population are from a non-white background!! So I do live among ethnic minority groups!! The borough I live in consists primarily of Black people. The university I go to has a very large Asian population, so please do not go presuming you know me by the question I post. Your answer just proves the point that ignorant people like you really do know nothing!! Remember to presume means to pre-judge. Pre-judge=Prejudice!!!

Answer 1

It all depends on what you deem racist and to be fair, the line has gotten a lot thinner over the years.

For example, In my opinion its not racist for people to stand up for what they believe and complain that other groups of people receive far better treatment and benefits then themselves.

However it is racist for someone to hate and be prejudice about someone just because his or her race/ethnicity, etc., maybe perceived to be free loading of hard working people.

In my opinion most of it is just people expressing themselves in the wrong way rather then racism.

Anyways i think people should be free to say what they want, even if people would class it as racist.

Answer 2

I live in London , where according to the 2001 Home Office census, ethnic minority groups were more likely to live in England than in the other countries of the UK. In England, they make up 9% of the total population, compared with only 3% in both Scotland and Wales, and 1% in Northern Ireland.

The ethnic minority populations are concentrated in the large urban centres, with nearly half 45.7% living in the London region, where they make up 29% of London population.

Which means that issues of diversity and culture are more prevalant for English people of all race and religion. Where an infrastructure perceives that it cannot sustain the influx of migrants, resentment towards that minority exists. However, although I feel racism is prevalant in certain forms (as a white person I have experienced racism), I feel that tolerance in more diverse areas is greater. Without the recent influx of migrants from Eastern Europe and previous migration of other cultures the British economy would not be so strong and we would not enjoy such a (relative) good standard of living for such a small nation.

I think that the 'flare up' of resentment and biggoted attitudes (not least inflamed by tabloid press) is directly proportional to the perception of influx of migrants and perceived terror activity. This frightens me as sometimes I fear that hysteria will take over and inflame extremists on all sides and sensibility and the belief of the common man will be ignored. Although Britain as a nation has been through similar times and this mirrors the reaction to the influx of black migrants from the West Indies and Irish workers in the 70's.

Personally I often catch a bus/train where I am the only white or native English speaking person I can see/hear and I enjoy the diversity and am intrigued by the different experiences, cultures and backgrounds around me. However, in smaller communities, this may seem threatening as reaction to change can often be hostile, especially if the change is imposed ( I choose to live in London). In sum, I feel it is all relative to perception and political circumstance. In general I feel we are living in a more tolerant society, but some people still feel they fall outside this category (all races) and until they also feel included we need to continue to work at this issue.

Answer 3

Good answer Tez, people are too serious whether it be Black, white or yellow.
Different cultures should learn to adapt to the culture they are moving into and not be offended by nursery rhymes or company logo's.
I am not racist but don't understand why certain words or terms have to be changed as they are classed as being racist, I don't get offended if someone calls me.
Lets all just get on with each other and learn to understand that our cultures are different and we should learn not to take things too personal.
Yes there are a lot of racists though but instead of punishing them, why not find out what turned them sour in the first place and try to educate them.

Answer 4

Yes I have seen a lot of racist questions on here. And I feel Britain is getting more and more racist..look at all the killings recently which have been racially motivated. I have reported racist questions on here because I dont think anyone has the right to think people of colour are below them in anyway.

Answer 5

No. Britain is made up of probably the most tolerant countries in the world. And it's becoming increasingly tolerant.

The problem is, accusations of racism are made far too easily and as a result, far too frequently.

On the internet you'll always get people trying to be controversial, far more than in real life. Maybe Yahoo should do more, but policing the whole Yahoo network perfectly would probably cost them more than it makes in revenues.

Answer 6

The alleged "racism" stems from people entering the country and not attempting to learn the language or find work, but instead leaching off decent taxpayers who work hard to be able to afford what they have.

So if resenting these immigrants for getting free handouts when our pensioners can't afford to heat their homes on the meagre pension they are given by the Govt. is racism then sorry but call me racist. I have no problem with the hard working ethnic minority in this country but charity begins at home, so let's look after our elderly before giving these freeloading scum our money and housing, not to mention free medical for nothing.

Answer 7

If indeed they are, this is a response to the ridiculous politically correct brigade and the insane Home Office policies of B Liar's so called 'government' of trough dwellers.

Answer 8

yeah i agree people in general everywhere are getting increasingly racist. I think it is disgusting most people passing judgement on others have never met anyone from a different race and if they did would never do so as they are a lot nicer than they think. I think media has a lot to do with racism as they only talk about bad things on different cultures. I wish people wouldn't be so small minded.

Answer 9

No I don't - Most of the questions that you are talking about are from immature teenage spotty boys, tired of playing with themselves, so they decide to get a few people riled up with stupid questions. Most British people that you actually speak to are open minded and easy going, willing to accept people from different cultures in to their own - I will say that there are always bad eggs on both sides tho'

Answer 10

Yes, they seem to be getting more vocal about racism, but there is also a very vocal group that would seem to be against social problems of racism, like the anti war supporters.
They still aren't as racist as Americans or Japanese.

BTW- I live in the US now, but have lived in Tokyo and London, so that is my frame of reference. If it offends anyone, I don't care, unless you also have lived in all three places, you don't know what you're talking about.