% Of racism/favoritism in us all?
343743
Everyone has their prejudices, but some people are more likely to act on them than others are.  I try to judge the individual, but I am just as guilty as anyone else of having my stereotypes.  I'm sure others feel the same way about me in that regard.  I guess the best rules of thumb that I use in dealing with my personal prejudices is to keep in mind that one person, or a few people, demonstrating negative traits isn't representative of the whole group that he or she belongs to, and you have to be willing to look at the positive traits demonstrated by others in the group.
409417
I didn't think so before, but after seeing all the racist Qs & As on here, I have to think there is a bigger problem with racism than ever. Ignorance is the root of the problem. People don't seem to learn to empathise with others any more.
1027509
yes. we are so oversensitive these days that  if you ever disagree with someone of another color. then you are automatically labelled racist. amazing how thin skinned we are these days..
60946
Well, I havent seen a problem with unequal minority rights in a long time. Im not saying that there arent some racists still out there but the "minority" groups are doing well.  After all have you ever heard of a caucasion college fund???? Probably not. Because that would be racist. But theres nothing wrong with an African American college fund now is there. Now there are plenty of unracial college funds out there as well but still... Oh and I used to live near a reservation and there was this place that was run by the Indians. They would put ads in the local newspaper for job/career opportunities. And then it would say indian preferred at the bottom. Im Irish/Indian and I have no problem with different ethnicities but I have a huge problem with racism and reverse racism.  Oh and in most companies, like the one my dad works at.... There is a mandatory percentage of workers that have to be "minorities" working there. But there is no minority rule for a town where there are fewer whites than blacks. And what about the towns where the white to black ratio is like 99/1. And the "minority demand percentage" is 15%?
669091
I think that we are all racists - but some more than others. The main thing is to be aware of it, and try to work with it.\n\nI think the real problem humans have is with difference, because then we start making comparisons, and that's uncomfortable. Racism is another form of difference.\n\nAs a white european woman living in London, I try not to be racist, but I am aware of racist thoughts sometimes. And sometimes people are racist to me! (I have an Irish heritage) But I am trying to do my bit by bringing up my sons to be as aware as possible.
680185
honestly, everyone is somewhat racist!  There are many people who are not exposed to other races and their attitudes are developed via their parents, media, and their surrounding groups of friends....
1112345
I don't think we do believe that...racist are everywhere...whites people hate others, black people hate others...people hate people...just look around.
217259
It is highly impossible to attain all the facts to prove that an entire race is bad. You are entitled to feel how you feel, but one bad apple does not spoil the whole bunch, so keep an open mind and don't be so quick to judge.  There is no written rule that says a person has to like everyone that they come in contact with, but at the very least being tolerant of someone that is different is essential.
929035
Everyone in the world have prejudices. When you tell your kids not to talk to strangers that is a prejudice. When companies hire people with certain educational backgrounds that is prejudice. Without prejudices we cannot survive in this world. But prejudices based on race, ethnicity, sexuality etc. is bad and should not be practiced. So yes, I would say I have a healthy amount of prejudice.
651614
wow...a racist minority. how interesting.
1127387
US\n      47% FEMALE\n      48% MALE\n        5% OTHER
481370
90% do apparently! A small statistic report. Though all may not be americans.
248949
Even though I am an American I have to agree with you.  So many people in this country take what we have for granted.  The south has always been labeled as an area of high discrimination..but I have been all around this country and trust me..it exists just as much in the north and out west as it does here..I think its the American philosophy of me me me..and if you are not like me then you are against me..its a sad thing but luckily not all Americans are like that!
1009025
As long as people exist, there will be racism. People tend to dislike anyone that is different from them. So, whether through ignorance, cruelty or whatever, as long as there are different races there will be racism. I think it is  just human nature to shun something or someone we don't understand. Hopefully, one day we will get past it but I don't think so.
400310
I think there alway has been and alway will be racism. I myself don't care what color someone is, as long as they treat me with respect.(As I would do for them)  There is always going to be some group of people that don't like another for some reason. It is just the way creatures are. Any creature, pick one. I think racism on Earth will be abolished just as soon as we have first contact with an alien race... then we will all be against them. Not pretty, but true.
819385
I think that people tend to be less racist than they were in hate past but it still exist in smaller areas where there is not a diversity in race.Most people today do not see race as an issue while some don't believe in interracial relationships and others hate people of other races it is something that I don't think will ever completely go away but has improved over the past 20 years.
824472
Your english is fine. Far better than my spanish.\n\nYes, racism and ignorance is a problem in most countries in the world, including the US.\n\nIs it worse there than others? I don't know, I'm Canadian.\n\nI suspect the problem is more of one of distribution of wealth than simply race. It is a sad truth that even in a world with no racism, its easier for the poor to stay poor and the rich richer. Say you have 3000,000 people who used to be slaves and you free them but give them no money whatsoever. Even if the world is not racist, how likely is it that many generations later those peope are still poorer than those who actually were not put in the said situation? Once you factor in racism, the situation gets worse but, well you know.\n\nObviously there is racism in the US. Is it really the only problem that causes the symptoms one sees? I wonder. If only the world could be a simple place but it isn't. It is not black and white but more grey.