I've always felt that race and ethnicity should not be that important - it shouldn't define us. However I have started to rethink my outlook.. what do you think?
2007-08-21 12:07:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
arthur im biracial myself so dont be so pessimistic!
2007-08-21 12:48:21 · update #1
the bible says that in God's eyes there is no black or white, male or female..we are all the same. It would be a perfect world if we could all love one another and think like God. But unfortunately we dont. Im white and married to a mexican man. We have two children. One married a wonderful black man and the other is engaged to an Indian man. Our family is full of beautiful people and Im grateful that God sees us all the same.
2007-08-21 12:27:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
People have different origins and cultures and these can be defined. Race cannot be defined as there are no races in humans. There are differences, yes, but there is more genetic difference between individuals of supposed races than there is between the supposed races.
Assigning "race" on the colour of someone's skin is no different from assigning "race" based on height, hair or eye colour. There are as many cultural differences between people with similar skin colour as there are between people of diferent skin colours. As I said, you cannot define "race" so we should stop thinking in those terms.
2007-08-21 12:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although I don't believe that race or ethnicity is pinnacle, it is an important defining factor which anchors our sense of self.
Some people in majority sometimes believe that everyone should see things from their perspective which leads to conflict.
2007-08-21 12:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by ken erestu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think race is important but you need to know your racial history and past to work on a better future. Race is always gonna have a big issue with other when it really isn't needed.
2007-08-21 12:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by arielz10 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No I do not think that it is important as far as picking a partner etc, but I do think it is important to follow some family traditions. Like traditional foods which gives the family and sense of their heritage. As you get older you realize this type of thing is very important.
2007-08-21 12:14:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
why worry about race. By the time you hit 30 your looks go down hill anyway and then when you die you become a thing of ashes lol so I don't think worrying about race is all that. There's far worse things to worry about. If you don't fancy a particular race don't make a big deal out of it just don't go out with them but don't spread racial hatred and tell the world - it's just not worth it.
2007-08-21 12:26:42 · answer #6 · answered by towninthemorning 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There is only one race, the human race
There are many cultures that seem to cause concern for some people, and I agree, what's the big deal
negative Stereotypes that are perpetuated by groups within cultures keep people from getting past the past and accepting each other as equals.
I see first the gender, then the appearance, after that our interaction will tell me who you are.
2007-08-21 12:22:33 · answer #7 · answered by Kathi 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
it shouldn't, if you do change your outlook, i would hate to say how you would feel about biracial people like my self, all in all, why should it be an issue.
2007-08-21 12:29:35 · answer #8 · answered by ARTY 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not personally, however the corportae world does and that's all that really matters unfortunatly.
2007-08-21 12:18:05 · answer #9 · answered by Mike M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is
= reason White Jews want to be a different race
2007-08-21 12:51:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋