i was just answerin this question and then these whole bunch of questions came up to my mind... back in when there was the segregation between black and white. and everything was seperated and stores would ban blacks from comin in. wat happened to the chinese. were they banned also. and the bathrooms. how did the chinese know which one to go to?? or did they just pee in the corner of the street or somethin. and like the schools.. did the chinese have there own classes or did they just not go to schoolll... it just came up to my mind and i am very curious right now... so tell meeehhH!!
2007-08-06 15:44:26 · 7 answers · asked by jenny d 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I really don't know for certain, but I'm fairly sure that for the most part, the Chinese lived amongst themselves in various areas of the cities. "Chinatown" is a common name in most of the larger populated places.
There were, and still are of course, those morons who hate anyone who isn't of their own culture, which is pretty stupid considering we are all from the same planet.
"Little Korea" , "Little Mexico", "Little Israel", etcetera, have been around for a long time too. Mostly well-educated people, traditional and family-oriented. Quiet, respectful and hard-working. I admire that. Pretty smart.
The prejudice was mostly noticeable toward African Americans I think because they were sorta loud. Before you get mad at me for that statement, I'm not much of a liar, and I was around during the time of the race-riots.
The Chinese, Ethiopians, Koreans, Japanese, Mexicans, Jews, and so on watched that crap on their televisions too.
Yes...there were signs that said "No Chinese" hanging on businesses too. This country learned a lesson, but it isn't over yet.
The most interesting signs though, were the "No Indians" signs. Imagine being told you have no right to be in your own land. That was the British influence. No offense intended to my ancestors there. Just speaking some truth.
Nad
2007-08-07 00:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, segregation wasn't everywhere since black people weren't everywhere. Most black people lived in the southern states and that's where segregation was the severest. Most Chinese immigrants came in the mid 1800's during the California Gold Rush, and before that, there weren't many Chinese people in America. So there aren't many cases were Chinese people lived in cities where you could see segregated stores or public restrooms on every street.
2007-08-06 16:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by Maus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, just like black people. When Chinese people came to America, they had to establish their own communities. Hence, why Chinatown was created in several major cities. But when the Chinese actually needed something from white communities, they would still have a hard time getting it. Just like black people.
2007-08-06 16:04:15 · answer #3 · answered by kryptons 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I don't know the answer to your question, I just wanted to say that I hope you don't believe any of the dumb stuff that those first few assholes said, they are pathetic
2007-08-06 16:23:16 · answer #4 · answered by micheleh29 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course there is and was discrimination, but not on the scale of black and white. As far as Asians go I think the Japanese had it the worst during WWII when they were put in concentration camps and the US government seized their land and possessions. By the way....don't let the ignorant few get to you. You are not ugly and are a cute young lady.......is your mom single?......lol
2007-08-06 15:55:31 · answer #5 · answered by Brian B 2 · 1⤊ 6⤋
They started their only little town and villages,and kept to themselves.
2007-08-06 21:11:16 · answer #6 · answered by cancel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry you didn't get your question answered but i reported those first assholes for you
love,
another asian
2007-08-06 17:38:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋