ok so people are always like people are racist to black people and stuff! but hey people are racist to chinese people every second and nobody says anything about itt!! ok! i mean like how people call chinese food restaurant and prank call them! isnt that racist?? cuz they say inappropriate things while they are on the phone! and i mean they alwasys make fun of our language on the news anywhere goshhh! and noone is complaining about itt! its kinda weird cuz i live in a place with like nooo oriental people at all im like the only chinese person in the schoool!!
2007-08-03 16:49:44 · 13 answers · asked by jenny d 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Chinese people don't let derogatory comments bother them. From coolies they advanced into wealth and prosperity due to hard work and strong family ties. So while everyone else is throwing racial slurs at them, they're laughing their way all the way to the bank.
2007-08-03 17:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by Don S 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Well I think it is because we do not stand out like black people; hence they get more attacks. I also live in a very multicultural city, however if anyone did say anything to me..they will hear a mouth full from me.
What is funny is that these so call racist who do make remarks about Chinese would eat in a chinese restaurant....what a hypocrite.
I too grew up in a town with no Orientals..but trust me you will make it. I use to be quite quiet and did not speak up..but I think all those years of not expressing myself when I was made fun of because I am chinese has made me stronger today. I would not ever take any crap like that from anyone anymore. You have to tell yourself this you belong on this planet just like anybody else!
2007-08-04 00:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by boo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I suppose racism against Chinese people is overlooked when compared to the racism against blacks.
However I also know that there is a lot of racism in China between those Chinese people from Shanghai versus those from Beijing as well as racism between Hong Kong Chinese and mainland Chinese so it looks like there is racism issues in China itself.
As a community the Chinese are considered hard working and dedicated to education, but unfortunately the "geek, meek & weak" tag went along with it. Hopefully more Chinese role models in western society will change these attitudes.
2007-08-04 00:03:24 · answer #3 · answered by X-Ray 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is probably because of the strong negative past between whites and blacks and there are a number of negative stereotypes about blacks. When I think of minorities, I think of asians also because they have recieved racism as well and not just recently but it has been happenin' for a long time too. I am not exactly sure why, I am black and have no idea why insultin' black people that none of these people really know is so fun, it's ridiculous, regardless of who is being mistreated.
2007-08-03 23:55:43 · answer #4 · answered by Girly-Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have posted comments on the questions that are racist towards Chinese. However, I wouldn't want to waste my time or points pointing out those people because they would not GET IT in the end and would still posting stupid stuff about Chinese and other races.
2007-08-03 23:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by me 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Racism of any kind is stupid and animal. It's part of our primate heritage, but as sentient beings we can overcome it. Some people don't make enough effort. The Chinese are a great people of our planet.
2007-08-04 00:00:01 · answer #6 · answered by St. Toad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know it kinda stupid that people only get up set when people are racist to black people i think we all go through times despite our race were we've been judged on are race
it sucks i mean were all differnent but why should we shun people who are not the same as us.
beside Asian people are really cool.
2007-08-04 20:48:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Chinese people no problems with them whatsoever... !!
BTW People are not just racist towards Black people.. many people in the UK do not like Indian people!
2007-08-04 13:53:46 · answer #8 · answered by No Entry 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because they are better at ignoring it? Dunno, might work for you. BTW Comedienne Margaret Cho does her whole bit on racism against Asians - so the subject is covered despite what you think. You might consider her answer: Humor.
2007-08-04 00:45:54 · answer #9 · answered by Always Starting Something 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enough on racism already! Gosh
2007-08-03 23:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by Friendly 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋