Is there a solution to the race problem we have in our country ?

Question

are race relations gonna get better no matter what happens through exposure or is it going to get worse. is there a difference btwn america of 1960 to america 2007.

Answer 1

I wish it would end and soon. I was born in 1984, I had nothing to do with the "man" holding anybody down. There is Equal Oppurtunity in everything we do today and there should be no reason for anybody to complain. I have no problem with any race whatsoever. I love everyone equally; asians, arabs, black, hispanic, white, purple, and green.

Answer 2

I think that the U.S. has more than a race problem; we have an ignorance problem. I don't care what color your skin is, if you are never exposed to mainstream society, and are shacked up in a small community with no diversity, there will always be a predisposition for racism.

Humans fear the unknown, and for some it's easier to use hate to combat that feeling. The best thing we as Americans can do is EDUCATE. Especially the youth! Of course there will be some assimilation due to rising populations of minorities, and some say eventually we will all be the same color - just like when you mix a bunch of different colors of paint together. But I believe that EDUCATION is the catalyst for TOLERANCE.

Answer 3

There is no solution as long as there are people that constantly think higher of themselves than of others. Its sad I know. And belive it or not... but the "Minorities" actually make up a larger percentage of the population than in 1960. And every time someone plays the race card (meaning ANY race) it inhabits us from moving forward as civil humans. When ever a minority makes a claim that he is being treated unfair he's not realizing that they have a month dedicated to their race. Caucasians don't have that. Minorities have special dedicated scholarships that caucasians can't even be considered for while every scholarship that a caucasian can be considered for miniorities are considered for as well... how is that fair? How is it fair that someone who busted their hump throughout high school and has straight A's not able to get into their choice of college because the college has to have so many minorities? When minorties make cries to be treated fairly, they're actually crying for preferential treatment on the basis of their skin color or ethnic origin. Which takes us right back to race constantly being an issue.

Answer 4

Oh there is a big difference between the '60s and now. A lot more things are accepted now then were before. We no longer have the segregation or widespread hate as was before, but there are still those that do hate. A lot of people have old fashioned morals and a lot of times its hard to change their views, for they have felt that way their whole lives. There is no reason to dislike someone because they have a different skin tone, and over time hopefully most will come to a better understanding of this. Interracial relationships are now more widely accepted, but still there exists the ones who find it immoral and wrong, and those are usually the older generation of people with old fashioned morals (these people go as far as disowning their own child and grandchildren, 'cause they don't believe in race mixing). Its pretty hard to change the mind of someone who is willing to give up part of their family for their beliefs. Hopefully with time the old fashioned morals will perish.

Answer 5

It thinks it's been a slow evolution towards tolerance.
Every generation is getting a little more open minded.

Generation Y, which is coming to age now, is supposed to be the most tolerant and global generation in the history of man.
Perhaps thing will be different with them...





Also,

"America doesn't have nor has ever had a 'race' issue.

It is likely that you mean the US... the use has tons of issues there. ... "
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Actually, America (meaning both continents) have the WORST racial problems in general.

For example,
People in Brazil still define themselves by skin color and hair texture.
You can literally define your hair texture (and therefore race) with OVER 400 different types.

In general:
Look at ACTUAL relations between Mestizos, Nativos, and Europeos in Latin/South America.
It's basically culturally systemized racism.

Answer 6

Our society is still in the process of growing up, and progressing well, even if slowly.
I wish Islam would do the same regarding religious bigotry.
Racism was rampant back before the 1960's. Now, adults have generally seen the light and racism is rare among adults... except for a few backward neanderthals. I deal with them by letting them know they can't be MY friend and are NOT welcome in polite society.
Some youth, on the other hand, seem to need to go through a period of maturing socially and getting above that level of absurd behavior. Just like they need to get over associating in cliques like they commonly do in high school.
Most will overcome it. Those who don't need to be exorcised from society.

Answer 7

There is a huge difference now than there was in the 60's. There are no segregated restrooms or restaurants anymore. There is still a problem with race in America but it is not due to one group hating another.

The fact is that many children in the black community grow up in single parent homes. A home without both a father and mother is not ideal. Also, with only one source of income many black families are in poverty. This is a cycle that is difficult to get out of. We must take it upon ourselves to help ourselves. It is obvious the government hasn't done this and they never will. Even with affirmative action the problem still remains. Each individual in this country has endless possibilities to succeed but sometimes it is easier to blame other races or groups than to help oneself.

The bottom line is that the laws exist where each individual can succeed if they put in the effort.

Answer 8

Ironically the race issue is getting worse because of the voluntary categorizing and segregating that minorities impose on themselves. The most racist organizations I know of are LULAC, La Raza, and the NAACP. I am 100% for equal treatment regardless of Race, Creed, Religion, Ethnicity, Gender, Sexual Preference, Age, Disability Status etc., What I'm against is anyone demanding preferential treatment due to their self declared category. And yes, there are big differences in most places between the 60's and now. If you don't believe me ask a black person in the deep south. Has racism bee eradicated .. NO, it hasn't, but a lot of progress has been made.

Answer 9

The civil rights movement has fought and won the important battles. What is left for the liberals to muse over is a redistribution of wealth from the productive to the unproductive using race as the excuse. Race relations would smooth out if we adopted a policy of equal rights for all special privilege for none

Answer 10

The race problem is going to take a back seat to the economic problem in this country. One day the masses will understand that it's not about black and white. It's about the rich and the poor. The middle class is dwindling, until it will be no more. Only the rich and poor will survive. Which will you be?