Why are so many people trying to be "Ghetto", while those really in the ghetto are only trying to get out ?
100927
Becuase of all those idiotic rappers who talk about how ghetto they are, when they are sooo friggin' RICH!!! Then everyone starts looking up to them. Hollywood is raising kids these days, I swear...
1160659
Well, maybe they are trying to stay out of plain sight. They probably aren't wanting to make a lot of waves right now. I haven't noticed any difference where I live, however, like someone rudely said up there about not getting out much, I don't get out to other cities very often myself, since I do have the need to work for a living and PAY MY TAXES. Plenty of times I leave before the sun comes up and get home after it sets. Some of us do work jobs.\n\nWhat kind of lingo is that thing up ^ there (eguerrerojb) using? I have never seen such jibberish. I can't quite decipher what it's trying to mutter. Sounds a little like it might be jealous of you Cher, better watch out!! LOL\n\nB.A.R.B.A.R.A - Children should be seen and not heard. You kids need to go take a nap. Let the adults discuss the problems of the world, it's too complex for your under developed brains. \n\nThey might have a little of the green-eyed monster in them too, Cher, sounds like it might have something to do with your Glock. lock and load! LMAO
133163
becasue some people may try to just please everybody and try to fit in with others, \nit's obvious that they are insecure and not comfortable being theirselves
715388
It's not that they are the only ones who are "allowed." It's that they are the only ones who don't try to improve their standards of living, their acceptance of others in the vicinity, etc. The Jews were murdered by millions, driven out of their homes, persecuted and downgraded for YEARS, yet they build cities and flourish and take care of their own and keep striving to live a good life. Their neighbors don't have the same organization or energy or work ethic or good leaders, so they react with jealousy and fighting and complaining and trying to live off what their neighbors have. They try to pull off looking victimized when they are only victims of themselves. The Palestinians could make changes and go forward but unfortunately, they think they're always right as they stand.
327780
Actually it is a lot less than it used to be. I am 58 and I remember segregation and white people talking about Negroes and "colored people" in a derogatory way. Today a lot of those same groups of people have black friends or work with black people and there is a lot less of that than there used to be. Yes, there are people, usually of a lower socioeconomic class who are still acting that way because they see educated black people getting better jobs than they do and don't want to admit it is because that person is smarter and better educated and they want to bring them below them so they have someone to look down on. They don't want to admit that the problem is themselves.
94365
you can take the black out of the ghetto but you cant take the ghetto out of the black
799097
Because their are ignorant, narrow-minded ppl who feels that one Race is dominant over all the "minorities". They feel threatened. Little punks who cant accept competition and Diversity in a DIVERSE world. They want to stand behind this large and in charge powerful facede. It's all bullshit. Their stupid, why waste time caring about the losers? I am a Black Woman and I, in o way, claim myself to be a Minority. I hate the word! I'm just worried about trying to rid the world of Racism and Hate period, not trying to exterminate a Culture. I have better things to do and plenty of other things to be worried about (like how every night a child dies from starvation)................
116955
Funny how other people think my neighborhood is the worst of its kind but I do things that would leave me vulnerable to attacks all the time. I never once witnessed an actually safety hazard set in motion. There are gang members for certain in our neighborhood because tagging goes on alot and is such a nuisiance. Our city is starting to develop to a middle class society though, more and more houses are being built and the environment is starting to look cleaner. When I was young however, my city was definitly a "ghetto" if not worse.
828093
The word "ghetto" has been used in a number of ways throughout history.  One of its earliest uses denoted a walled-off and gated section in a city to which Jews were restricted.  The word was chiefly used in Italy, especially in port cities like Venice in which large populations of Jews—many of whom were traders and money lenders—lived.   Because they were viewed as cultural minorities due to their non-Christian beliefs in a Renaissance Christian environment, Jews were placed under strict regulations throughout many European cities.  They were forced to live together in the ghetto to prevent their roaming about at night.  In addition to migration laws, sumptuary laws forced Jews to wear a star-shaped yellow badge and a yellow beret, identifying them as outsiders and making them open to taunts and various other social cruelties.  It was a term mostly associated with Europe until World War II, when the word entered American culture.\n\nOften those living in an area called a "ghetto" have considered it in a much more positive light than those outside looking in.  The words of Langston Hughes say it very well:  \n\n"The buildings in Harlem are brick and stone\nAnd the streets are long and wide,\nBut Harlem’s much more than these alone,\nHarlem is what’s inside."
751643
It's in their narcissistic nature. But society has changed, so they try to cope with minority groups as best they can: by putting up a good image of themselves in front of people when its in their best interest.
232486
Interesting topic. It's just a part the African American culture over exploited if I might say. I don't even have to listen to it to hear it or see it. I can walk outside and look at how some of these females dress, talk and act. I really don't need to listen to the radio or watch a video to have it shovelled into my head. I hear guys call each n***a every day all day. What amazes me about the word n***a is how they use it so freely, but get offended when a White person says it. It still holds the same meaning as it did back then. Then you have these females who under dress themselves to get attention or because they think it's cute and get offended when a guy calls them a b***h or a hoe. It's doesn't work that way. Way degrade yourself and get mad when you're called out on it? Why is ok for me to be called n***a or call you n***a but if "the man" says it, he's being racist? \n  Gangsta rap is just basically like telling a story. It's all about what's happening in the urban, ghetto community. But people get thrown back by it because they don't know about the struggles or lifestyles in these areas. What they get out of it is what is portrayed in music, videos and other media. If I was ignorant to what was going on in the world, it would seem meaningless to me too. \n  I do have to admit, being Black myself, gangsta rap can be a bit harsh, but that's the reality of the world we live in today. I grew up in the ghetto and I've only witnessed a few harsh things in that lifetime. I'm just glad to say that even though I was raised in the projects, I didn't let the environment dictate that as my way of life.
1023078
Mostly they don't want to come here. They'd much rather be able to make a living and support their families in the countries of their origin. As far as those that do come here are concerned, they would also rather not have to live on run-down, inner city housing estates full of junkies and thieves.
993445
That attitude totally drives me crazy also.  I think people have just gotten so used to having things handed to them or having their problems "fixed" so that they don't have to take responsibility for themselves.  During the Depression or even the Westward Expansion people sacrified to make their futures better.  I don't see anyone giving up anything these days if it means the neighbors might have more.
561719
Because most of the are afraid to get their ass kicked!!! If you say that word around a black person and you are white you will get beat the hell up that is why they don't say in front of us!!!! That word holds a hurtful meaning and a terrible pain of a past that we as African Americans had. It was made up to make us feel less and made to be less. It is very disrespectful to use that word around blacks if you are white, alot of people know this and use it when blacks are not around knowing that it is sensitive and hurtful to us but then claim to love and enjoy our company.. most of the time I have a sixth sense to racism and will know if someone is really not feeling me...\n\n\nI just came back and read what Bronson wrote and you have a serious problem, You can not blame everything on the other races.Let me drop some real knowledge on your ass.. I see that you wrote that blacks in your neighborhood hate whites okay well the door swings both ways just leave each other alone, all that mess you wrote about Jews and MLK you have to be out your mind!!! Martin Luther King Jr. was for the civil rights of black people thus called the civil rights movement. He was not a racist and did not hate whites, hell they even marched with him. So where do you get off saying this mess? You sound like you are rasict Bronson and you need to get some serious help, yes ANY race is wrong if you use rascist words and act as if you are better than others. But keep it real europeans(whites) took africans from their home land, pushed the indains out and took land from the hispanic people, placed japense in camps. So if you really want to place the blame look at what your anestors have done and what some people are still doing. Don't point the blame until you know... now I love everybody if you are good to me but you must know the TRUTH so you will be set free. Take care Bronson....
364287
i think your refering to bored little rich white Kids. Typically rich white kids act ghetto in order to get attention. They aren't getting it from mommy and daddy so they try to get it from society. It is negative attention but its still attention.
802041
Stereotypes form from what it appears the majority of those distinct people are doing. Stereotypes are usually untrue about the whole group, but are usually true about the most visible ones of those groups. It appears to me that the least desireable of any group are the ones most demonstrative and most visible and thats where the stereotypes come from. Are all Italians mobsters? No... but those who are make themselves very visible. Are all blacks ghetto thugs? No, but those who are make themselves most visible, are all Christians nasty judgemental hypcrites? No, but those who are have made themselves most visible. Are all gays flamboyant hairdressers? No, but they're the ones most visible. \n\nUsually the stereotypes are what we wish people would overlook. Best thing to do I suppose is for the good people of these bunches to come out and be more vocal for their side.
332565
I don't think that's happening directly...I think they don't see any way out of their situation, so they do something that ends up leading to prisons, so that in effect, if you're lower class, there's a very high chance you'll end up there.\n\nI think giving people a way out is the best hope - helping them to see that there is a way out of the bad situations they're in (by improving access to decent-paying jobs, healthcare and education).