Why when someone ask about the traditions or costumes of any other nationality, so many people find the question racist?.
I have read many answers that say that the question is racist when there is not reason to mention racism.
I find it normal that if someone has curiosity or has seen something about other culture that doesn´t understand, he or she will want to ask, and many times they ask politely or at least try and I have read so many answers that say that they are racists.
I have asked so many questions to asians because I have asians friends coming to visit me here in Mexico and I wanted to know more about them.
But then I read questions about Mexico and mexicans and many of them are very interesting and authentic and the one who is asking really don´t know, but then I see that so many people answer that the question or them are racist.
So Why??.Don´t you think that they are just curious as you may be about some other cultures.
2007-03-23 21:00:38 · 4 answers · asked by Dani 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I dont, I think if someone is asking me about my culture and tradition its an opportunity to bust down the doors of stereotyping and myths. I feel that they are making an effort to better understand me. I in turn find other cultures and traditions interesting. This world would be so utterly dull if we were all the same, now wouldnt it
2007-03-24 09:52:13 · answer #1 · answered by InquisitiveMind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly it is because of Political Correctness. People are afraid to ask questions in fear of being labeled a racist. It's stupidlity on the part of governments who allow this to continue.
Here in the UK the government bends over backwards to placate Muslims but if anyone questions this then they are called racist by the government lackeys.
2007-03-24 04:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess it is all how you go about asking, i asked a lady one time what was the red dot on her forehead and could you put other things like stickers or whatever and she did not think i was being racist, she answered my questions about her culture and i actually learned a lot.
2007-03-24 12:07:56 · answer #3 · answered by DoubleD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are so very close minded.kb
2007-03-24 04:04:31 · answer #4 · answered by kbraner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋