why when one race makes a comment about another it's always viewed as racism?

Answer 1

To most rational folks, it isn't. The word "racism," at least in the sense indicating prejudice (which, by the way, not all definitions of the word "racism" imply prejudice), lost meaning a long time ago because of what you are referring to. People throw that word at anyone that disagrees with them in matters of race these days, or anyone that makes a completely factual statement that involves racial information. So much so that those fighting TRUE prejudice don't often have credibility, as this credibility has been exhausted by "wolf cryers." People are often just sensitive, or have been taught it benefits them to be victim mentality drama junkies.

Answer 2

It's not simply making a comment that makes it a "racist" comment, it's the type of comment being made. If it's a comment that insults a race's intelligence as a whole--that's a racial comment. When the comment speaks stereotypically of an entire race due to the negative actions of other members of that race--that can be construed as racism.

Other than that, people frequently speak of other races without it being viewed as "racism".

So, don't speak for me--speak for yourself.

Answer 3

Because when you say something is true about a whole race of people that is a type of racial prejudice. For example- are all white people bad dancers? So often times when someone makes a comment about another race it's to make a generalization. There's a difference between culture and society, and saying that something is true because of a person's race.

Answer 4

racism is the only way of defence besides killing to gain an advantage over the situation.


is like if a black guy want money from a white dude and the white dude said no, the black guy would say


"Is because I BLACK??"

black people have the extra power over all races to used racism to their advantage even though race is not the subject.


that is what you call race baiting or playing the race card

Answer 5

usually only when white people make a comment about another race. No offence but I have seen many people of the tan persuasion talking about other tan peoples and no one took offence. I think we are still being judged for the founding fathers mistakes and portrayed as racist even when we have a valid point. A white person cant say nappy without people getting offended. And yet a black person can call a white person a honky and that isnt racist.

Answer 6

It depends on how it was said and phrased. And what vocab is used n' if it is said with malicious intent to put down another race. "White people suck, why?!" THAT is racist. "The white race is a rather diverse race, yet not truely original, WHY is that?" That isn't really racist -.- it is a real question....but I do not suggest you use it because people will get touchy. I would be too if it was said about puerta ricans.
-Ryko

Answer 7

Because we are all so afraid of being viewed as racist so we do not want to be caught in a situation where it looks as if you are supporting racism by not having a problem with a "racist" remark someone said.

Answer 8

It's one thing to make a comment. But saying stuff like, and I quote (this is NOT from me) :"all coloreds should be locked up and have abortions to keep the crime rate down" or "why are all White people racist and have flat butts, and can't dance" , or "why do all Asians look alike and have those funny eyes" is just flat out rude and highly unnecessary. Those are not "comments."

Answer 9

because race is one of the touchiest subject in America right now. In my opinion classism is much worse, but I guess racism and classism coexist often enough.

Answer 10

That depends on HOW people say things about another race. It's not what you say, its how you say it.