I read one of the posts by a lady on this site who was offended that someone used the term "blacks" rather than "African Americans". I work with a lady who is offended if you use the term "African Americans" and she prefers the term "blacks". Is there really no consensus on this? Which one is more acceptable? (on a side note: Dave Matthews of the Dave Matthews band was born and raised in South Africa, but has lived in the US since he was a teenager. Is he African American?)
2007-03-25 10:40:41 · 10 answers · asked by wondering 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
There is no consensus on anything if you pay attention.
There is no such thing as one general group of people coming to a unanimous consensus on something. It just doesnt exist.
2007-03-25 10:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jesus W. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm caucasion. So maybe not your best advocate but I also feel African American is not fitting. Another name should be used to describe them. I don't mind being called white, but it is not a term I'd expect to see on a form asking which race I am, whereas I've seen the term black on one.
2007-03-25 18:29:12 · answer #2 · answered by bernel1403 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
African American is the right term all politicions use it and the news as for Dave Matthews i wouldn't know if your were born there it doesn't make you that it goes by your nationality
2007-03-25 18:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No matter what anyone does, someone will be offended. It's the culture we live in. I personally feel that they should just get over it.
And yes, if he was born in africa, and now he's american, he's african-american.
2007-03-25 17:45:15 · answer #4 · answered by caffine_loady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am white and I prefer calling others who are white, whites. I do the same for black people. I accept them either way. I just think the names Caucasian, American, and African sound kind of corny. Now the Chinese and Japanese got good names.
2007-03-25 17:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know polical correction is so generalised now that everyone gets offended about someting - try not to worry about it!!
2007-03-25 18:03:31 · answer #6 · answered by kissaled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just want to be mad and carry a chip on their shoulders
2007-03-25 17:44:32 · answer #7 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they call me white I call them black...as far as I can see if it's not meant as an insult then it's not an insult.
2007-03-25 17:50:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry about it, everyone tries to be politically correct.
2007-03-25 17:44:04 · answer #9 · answered by markdanaman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
differnt strokes cant win them all .
2007-03-25 23:06:10 · answer #10 · answered by 1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋