Why are Black Men Stereotyped in a bad light in all areas of society?
155014
There is no reason for that except society's insecurities. I am talking about all around, because while I totally agree with you, I get called a cracker way too much... Would be nice for all stereotypes to dissapear because an upstanding black guy and an upstanding white guy, are both good enough to have the respect of others.
698598
People like to put other people into groups, stereotyping, its makes them feel more comfortable if they think they understand the person and can expect a certain behaviour from them because they have grouped them into an area they think they belong. This assuming is not good and unfair, just because a person looks a certain way does not mean they should be classified.\nIts easier to form a negative opinion of someone than a positve one, if you think about it, we want proof that a person is a good guy but we are happy to think he is a bad guy based on well, nothing.\nI work in the community services field and we are not allowed to stereotype but even I find it difficult not to.\nI have to remind myself all the time " don't make assumptions"
852522
For the most stupid reason of all. There has been so much social pressure on Black that many of them are looking to be identified in a different perspective. It is because of our current educational system and the media that seems to only sell paper's if the black face is on the front page because he or she has committing some crime. Now you have the lite skin black that can be identified with another race thinking that they are better off then the average black and by no means are they. Then you have the movies playing up to lite skin black and they for what ever reason seem to help them forget where they come from. And  the movie industries sees them as tool to increase their profit margin.  in fact the movie industries are using lite skin blacks  is a very negative way. And that is setting all the wrong examples for future generations of blacks children. Now in our school system The average black child,  is not really taught correctly about the the greatness that many, many black men have achieved thru out history. And believe me when I say that they are plentiful they are.. And the greatest thing of all is that every man woman and child no matter what race creed or religion, can trace their blood line back to Africa. Now I wonder how many black children are being taught that aspect of their culture.  The white man figures that that If they can keep the black people fighting amoung themselves, What will they ever amount to and it has worked so far.....
16750
People often cannot accept what they do not know. My brother married a black woman, it was kind of a surprise to my family because we didn't know many black folks. Also, because he is really really ugly.\n\nSome folks are just closed minded and don't want to change. The other day I was trying to get into a movie. Threre was a really long line we were trying to sneak in to stay warm. It was 32 deg outside. I overheard this older lady prattling on about how selfish my friend and I were because we were letting in cold air. She was telling her friend that we were not good Christians and we would probably go to hell for our selfishness. \n\nLot of knuckleheads in the world.
977378
THEY PROBABLY HAVEN'T SEEN ENOUGH OF THAT SPECIFIC RACE TO IDENTIFY ANY DIFFERENCE. ALSO, IT COULD JUST BE OUT OF PURE IGNORANCE AND THEY JUST AUTOMATICALLY THINK THAT THEY LOOK A CERTAIN WAY BASED OFF OF STEREOTYPES.\n\nEXAMPLE- THEY THINK ALL BLACKS HAVE WIDE NOSES....NOT TRUE\n                     THEY THINK ALL BLACKS ONLY HAVE BLACK HAIR... NOT TRUE\n                     THEY THINK BLACKS ONLY HAVE BROWN EYES... NOT TRUE\n                      THEY THINK ALL BLACKS HAVE BIG LIPS... NOT TRUE EITHER\n I THINK YOU GET THE POINT. ALSO HOW CAN WE LOOK ALIKE WHEN WE HAVE SO MANY DIFFENT SHADES OF SKIN COLOR.\nWHO KNOWS WHAT THEY REALLY SEE WHEN THEY LOOK AT US
429992
actually its not just african american...even tho its part of the "hip-hop" culture...Most men are just stupid so they dont know how to appretiate what they have.
677317
Based on the lack of information you've provided, it's impossible to offer you any insight into why life is so hard for you. As for taking insults and mockery from both your white and black friends, this is driven by their own insecurities in who they are and possibly even they're jealousy of who you are. You should just be yourself with respect to that. As for making life not so hard, I would be better able to give you advice and suggestion if I knew more about your circumstances at present.
1034487
oh, poor you. I'm probably the farthest thing from being black you have ever seen, but I see this as one of the problems of black society. You are doing you best to bring yourself up, but other people just can't accept that. The problem is that there just aren't enough black role models who don't throw a ball or talk bad on rap albums about women, at least none that have any respect from the black community. Sorry I couldn't help you.
336463
men are not actually a race, they are a sex. And no the only reason they are afforded more privilege than others is because of sexism.
808346
That's an incredibly unfair generalization. Maybe you should focus more on talking to people than trying to lump them into a stereotype.
785721
I agree. I for one, am even more offended when black people use it, because the worst kind of degradation is self degradation. Certain black people need to show more respect for themselves and their people.
194023
Its a form being insecure.  Just like every other myth (ie. African American men being bigger).  Men just like to be reassured.  I gave up asking when I turned 30 because I just didn't care anymore
82399
Well, it makes people view a group in only one way. The group is encouraged to act this way, rather than to achieve their own goals, etc. A great example is the stereotyping of blacks in the south. Most of them live down to the stereotype and it's sad. I lived in Alabama for a while and was horrified by it. That has a lot to do with why I left. They also treated women stereotypically, and it was difficult to get any respect, let alone a job that was free of sexual harassment and bible thumping.
234297
It is part of the rebalance of pride.  Black slaves were beaten like dogs and worked like well slaves under the rule of whiteman. They lost their sense of self worth during this time and is slowly rebuilding it now.\n\nIt is a shame we can't be equal (and No We Are Not All Equal) and color blind. But it's the way it is today.  The majority of childhood hero's are white, all the presidents are white, and most entertainers today are white (though this is changing the most with music and hiphop).\n\nBlacks are just a guilty for the lack of integration as the whiteman. But the over compensation of pride black youth has today will continue to hinder most interraccial relationships for years to come.
220602
Black guys are better endowed (they have a big penis) lol
623117
Its not ok.  Men pay harsher consequences because of stereotyping.
821393
Stereotyping usually promotes negative attitudes (Eg. Women can't drive)\n\nWhereas grouping people groups them based on similar characteristics (people with boob are women)