Ok, if a white person calls a black person a n*****, alarms go off and everyone is all "oh my god, they said the N word! oh my god!". But when a black person call a white person a cracker, nothing happens? Is that fair, or am I the racist 1?
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No, it isn't fair, but basically, life isn't fair all together, so nobody should be calling anyone anything, because it all means disrespect and rudeness towards others.
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I think racism is classified as any derogatory remark towards a person because of skin color, nationality, or ethnic background. If you discriminate against a person because of their background or make harsh remarks regarding their ethnic background, it is racist.
558448
Both are racist terms. Many believe that it isn't possible for a racial minority to BE racist, that racist terminology only trickles down, but just try using a slang term for a Hispanic person in California, a race that will become the majority race in just a few years. Can you tell me that using a racial slur isn't racist? When is name-calling ever good?
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The "n" word is derogatory. People may use it as a term of endearment because they are ignorant - which further supports the fact that the "n" word is derogatory and negative in meaning. Those who choose to use it are foolish and fool themselves into thinking that it's a cool thing to say. For all of the hundreds of years of abuse that black people endured, it seems to me to be a slap in the face our black ancestors, for people, especially blacks, to now support the use of the word amongst themselves.
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Sounds like someone pissed you off "alittle".I dont think like that and would never say any of those things-if you have a loud mouth then you just have a loud mouth isnt because your black thats ignorant!Whoever has got you feeling like this has accomplished their goal of pissin you off.And these type of questions actually promote more racism and problems ,you win by not letting it bother you in life(hard to do ,but once you do it you will never feel like this again because you are sure of yourself)By gettin upset and going off you are letting whoever is doing the hatin WIN!They want you to get upset ,mad and then hate and pass it on,and it goes on and on.Stop lettin them win ,and love no matter what and you are always going to com out on top.
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I think a little creativity on your part could certainly make the "n word" non-existant in your learning environment.\n\nHave you considered writing a lesson plan about the origin of this derogatory term, it's original usage, and how it is being "reclaimed" by newer generations in popular culture?  Have the students write a paper what the word represents to them prior to beginning the lesson, and then have them write how they feel about that word after you teach them the origin and history of this term.  \n\nOpen it up for discussion in your classroom, or even stage a debate as to why it should or shouldn't be used in everyday language.  Pose questions to them like, "How do you feel when people who are not African-American use the 'n word' in everyday speech?"  and "How does it make you feel when people use that term in a negative connotation to demean people?"\n\nYou can conclude the lesson by sharing your point of view on the matter and saying, "Because I do not believe this word has a place in our classroom or in any other profession setting, I will not be tolerating further use of this word in this room."\n\nToo many teachers turn their back on this subject.  Thanks for taking a stand and wanting more for your students.
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No, they aren't "just bigots" maybe those people who ask think its a double standard and would like to know why blacks can call each nigga's but a white boy can't. Yet blacks can call white people crackers and thats no big deal.
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Hi. I'm Rommie's friend. (she answered above) Yeah, although I'm very universal in accepting people of all races, I also have no choice, but to accept the negativity of my race against other people's races and vice versa. It's not my job to correct anyone, and it would be a waste of time, even if I wanted to. These sad individuals have chosen to live a life of hate towards other races and groups, and their's nothing you or I can say or do about it. They have already made up their minds.
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It is not OK. I don't call a white person Cracker. First of all, it would make me look like the biggest degenerate alive.  Secondly, I would be a hypocrite because i'm promoting racism and I'm black.\n\nI do know what you're referring to. I've seen blacks call white people this name often and the only thing I can think of is that some people feel they have a GO card because they're black and the whole history of racism/slavery thing..Unfortunately, this only perpetuates the problems and further points out our tainted history.\n\nI'm black and engaged to a white man and we have a beautiful daughter so I would never call a white person a racist name for the sake of my daughter's budding identity.
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You are right, it is weird. When whites comment on blacks it is bad. When blacks comment on whites it is okay. Weird times. Why can't we just get along?
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I have asked the same question a few times already but I get no reasonable answer for it. It is just like saying that all white people are racist... its not all of them, but most of them... wouldn't it be a good example if they are going by majority? Watch me get thumbs down for this answer. Like I have said before, they can't take the HEAT and refuse to recieve exactly what they give. IMO.
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THANK YOU!!!!!  I am soooooooo sick of this double standard with the black race-- if you watch the Wire, that's all they call eachother is nigger.  So WHY is it okay for them to use it to eachother but it is a major faux pas if any other race uses the word?  You dont see Jewish people calling eachother kikes, or Polish- polaks, Germans -krauts, Chinese-chinks, Puerto Ricans-spics, etc, etc.  This is a multiracial, multicultural world and if YOUR RACE ENJOYS calling eachother a nigger, and use it so proficiently, then you are opening pandoras box to allow everyone else to use it, whether it is acceptable to you or not- by the way, I dont particularly care to be called a "cracker" but at least I dont go around calling other white people this.
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Actually, I don't think anybody should be using ANY of those words.  Why should anybody be derogatory about ANY race?  What's the point of that?  People are people, dear. I say ban them all!  (I've never even heard of some of those words!)
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It's basically saying "I can but you can't". If you make separate rules for yourself than you are playing the hypocrite. It's the same as when black people use the N word.
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This is to sophieb two posts above.  Your ignorance is showing.  You are speaking in general terms when you say that Blacks call themselves that name.  I have never used that word and I don't associate with people who do.  In certain circles members of the African American community may use that word in order to remove the negative connotation.  However, there are many others who will never use that word because although it is as you say just a word it is steeped in hundreds of years of history of injustice and inequality and the use of that word is a reminder of the degradation and suffering of an entire bloodline.\nAlso, I don't know anyone who goes to the comedy club to be disrespected, but rather entertained.  Being a comedian is a job and like any other job you have to know your roles and responsibilities one of which is knowing how to handle getting heckled.  There is no defense or excuse for Michael Richards' behavior.
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Having friends and familly from every race, I find it hard to believe that racism can exist if you take the time to meet someone different from yourself and to respect those differences.  You are right, there is a lot of emphasis put on racism.  I am always amazed that people who consider themselves good people think nothing of making some of the comments that they do when they either think that they are with like minded people or when they can do it anonymously as in this forum.  The definition of racism is to believe that one race is superior to another simply because of race.  I can only believe that people who have this belief are truly missing out on some great friendships.  To think that you are better than anyone simply because of race is the epitomy of arrogance.
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Yes there is a double standard. I wonder where all the white bashers went? I've seen at least two on here today. Why the double standard? Some people seem to need racism to continue, so they make sure that it does by constantly picking at white people to provoke them.