2007-06-08 12:46:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
it is a natural human instinct to fear those who are different and to discriminate against them. All people are inherently racist. in my vast experience, I find that the oppressed races are just as racist as the oppressor and often far more vocal about it. As one would expect. We should be aware of this tendency in us as individuals and combat it all the time. The west is in a dilemma however: it says all people are equal then says all cultures are different and precious - the trouble starts when differing cultural practices start offending the neighbours - who is in the right? No clear answer: maybe there are a set of guidelines that show when a cultural practice (like chopping people's heads off or slaughtering sheep in lifts) should maybe be allowed to die out
2007-06-08 13:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not something "practiced" it just sort of happens. When I was younger I never understood racism and I thought it was the ugliest trait a person could have. Now that I have lived in situations where I have had to deal with certain things, I would have to admit that I am pretty racist. I am not proud of it and I wish I could change it. Every time I try something happens to re-enforce the way that I feel.
2007-06-08 19:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really kidding!! You think its a western thing? Go to India or China and take a look around.
2007-06-08 22:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by cynic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whether we want to admit it or not a touch of racism is in us all. And it will take time to cure.
2007-06-09 16:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause they don't have anything else better to do. They're all just ignorant and they need to find a bridge so they can get over it.
2007-06-08 20:43:38 · answer #5 · answered by AyK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It gives you a warm fuzzy feeling inside if you think you're superior to someone else.
2007-06-12 04:16:43 · answer #6 · answered by Stella B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it isnt just in the eastern parts it is all around and if that is what they want to do then so be it!!!!! bratha.... to tell you the truth most white ppl feel like they are slaves what ever happened 200 years ago isnt our fault why should be suffer?
2007-06-08 19:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by snowyrivers28 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they have only 'idealistic' reasons not to. If it were to their advantage, it would stop right now.
2007-06-08 22:11:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hehehe
you so funny
me laugh long time
2007-06-08 20:00:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an insecurity issue, they feel inferior or envious
2007-06-08 19:50:06 · answer #10 · answered by Frank D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋