Is it possible to be a racist and not even know it?
2007-03-23 13:36:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
well then, if you can be racist and not know it, then how do you all know you are not racist.
2007-03-23 13:49:36 · update #1
Look at the majority of white America who say they aren't racist, but still judge people as a whole rather than individually.
They will say "not all black people are like that." Then they contradict themselves by saying "people in the ghetto are" or "poor blacks are... people who speak slang are... people who talk about injustices are... people who are out of work are... people who hustle are..." They refrain from saying blacks are, but they are still as prejudice as ever. If you don't fit their model of a person, you are thrown into a category.
I do believe that they don't someone per se, because of their skin, but they will judge and label without thought because of it. When you point out whites who do the same thing, it is that person at fault. When a certain blacks do something, everyone who resembles them are condemned.
2007-03-23 15:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by lil_snipe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible. In fact, I recently discovered that I am slightly racist and not very tolerable of middle eastern culture (like Iraq, Pakistan, India, etc.) It's just that after 9/11, and with the war going on, I don't feel comfortable around them, no offense to anyone.
2007-03-23 14:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by ♫Nova♫ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I am Perth born and bred and I believe this assertion to a factor. There is racism right here however it is the equal for different citys. I lived in Melbourne for 4 years and noticed a couple of Neo Nazis which surprised me. And being an Indigenous Australian, I listen and spot plenty of it. My favorite is the "I'm no longer racist however" and it continuously finish with, "But you are one of the crucial well Aboriginals". It drives me up the freaking wall! Some individuals on this nation have a tendency to fail to remember their loved ones origins. I'm sorry I don't have anything to present as opposed to information.
2016-09-05 13:46:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You are in full control of your mind and fully aware that you are a racist. So what! Claim it! You are not the first. The thing is... if you claim it... you need to stand on it. I am not a racist but I am prejudiced against certain situations and people. It's just that their views are so skewed and their opinions are so narrow that I really can't stand them.
2007-03-24 07:38:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it true? wikipedia it to see if its true. Oh no wait, check the dictionary.
take the are you racist challenge!
Do you think a race is superior to another?
if you answered yes, you're a racist, congrats, now get out of my face before my feet get dirty from the slime racists produce.
if you answered no, congrats your decent.
2007-03-23 14:46:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible. Most racist do not know they are racist. You are one step ahead of most racist, and maybe you can change.
2007-03-23 13:40:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Everyone is racist to some degree. Most people are just in denial about it.
2007-03-23 13:39:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
it is at least you admit it , even i admit i am a lil racist , and i noticed tons of people on here are so in denial about it.They say that they are not racist at all , but deep down they must have some sterotype in them
2007-03-23 13:49:55 · answer #8 · answered by california_ck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Its possible. Whenever you assume something about somebody based on their outward appearance or culture you are closing your mind. Use your perceptions but not your judgments. You will get a lot more out of life that way.
2007-03-23 13:50:34 · answer #9 · answered by ☺☻☺☻☺☻ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i am not racist againt anyone all people are the same except there skin color and i know alot of people should agree with me on this! WE ARE ALL PEOPLE JUST SAME IN THE INSIDE AND LOOK DIFFERENT ON THIS OUTSIDE WERE ALL PEOPLE! GET OVER IT
2007-03-23 14:01:54 · answer #10 · answered by SHAR") [lil mama a dime] 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋