Do you think that black people have lower educational level because they are discriminated?
365772
No, I think they live in perpetuated poverty because of cultural attitudes toward "acting white." Because of an aversion to "acting white," they alienate themselves from the rest of society. Also, "acting white" means dressing nicely, studying, wearing glasses, listening to any music that isn't R&B or hip-hop, being passive when challenged or submissive to authority, etc. These things are things that can help people get ahead, and they are rejected in African-American cultures. Also, blacks don't really have a lot of highly educated "heroes" that they can look up to--most of their icons are people who have a special talent, like Kobe or Oprah or 50. The average person of any color does not necessarily have a marketable talent and relies on education to get ahead, but the majority of black role models got lucky without much of an education. But I still have hope. I think that education among blacks is rising, and I hope that these well-educated blacks (like Condoleeza Rice, Colin Powell, Obama Barrack) will form positive role models and encourage the young generation of blacks to pursue higher learning so that they can be successful. \n\nNo, they are not plain stupid, but sometimes logic does not come naturally but requires schooling. Without an education, someone may not be able to reason very well, giving the appearance of stupidity when their brain would actually be quite capable if it were taught.
564398
they are the ones who are most often racially profiled by cops so they're arrested more; prosecuted more; and convicted more.  blacks are subject to a lot of racism in this world.  \n\nand, it goes w/o saying that those who live in poverty are more likely to commit crimes.  that said, many blacks are low-income.
637172
That bothers me to. I am white & honest to goodness most black people have been better to me than whites have. i am good to people that deserve it regardless of their race,age,size or sexual prefrences. But I also had a great Mother & Father that taught me that ! Alot of racism is from people not being taught that everyone is equal !!!
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I think racism LIMITS a country's potential.  I wonder how many Bill Gates' types there have been who were held back because of prejudice.  Businesses that never got started.  Jobs that never were available.  \n\nI feel there are two reasons prejudice will always be with us in one form or another.\n\nFeeling superior.\nThis was said to me (by someone who never could hold down a job or make ends meet) when I asked if he could afford the rent where he was moving.\n"What do you think? I'm not like those muchachos from the other side of the tracks who doesn't even TRY to pay their bills!"\ntranslation; I may be a loser but I'm not as a big of a loser as THOSE people!\n\nShortcut\nI takes a while to know who is honest & who isn't, who is a hard worker & who isn't, etc.\nPrejudice allows people to think they can look at someone & have a short cut to knowing those important things. \n\nI suspect a lot of the prejudice blacks face today isn't racism in the strict sense. It's not prejudice against the race, as much as the culture. In other words, "it's OK to be black as long as you walk, talk & act white." It's still prejudice. \n\nExample: A black with a strong black dilect will be treated very differently from one who talks "white."\n(I'm not talking about bad grammer, just different phonetics.)\n\nI think of Jeff Foxworthy's joke "People hear this accent & automatically want to deduct 20 IQ points." How many IQ points do you think get deducted from someone with a black dialect?
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I don't think it is a matter of skin color as much as it is a matter of culture. The black culture today is in transition, a lot like the Irish culture when they first moved here. Now please understand that I do not feel that low test scores and joblessness is due to white racism. I think the white scape goat has been kicked long enough and it is time to step up to education, denounce welfare of any type, and demand higher standards. While all people are equal in the eyes of the Lord, not all cultures are equal across the board. Some cultures place a higher value on education and hard work. The high test scores of the Asian community show this. They work their butts off and are leading past white, blacks, others. Their culture has a higher value on education. The black culture does not stress education as much, but I do not feel this is going to last forever. Slowly all cultures seem to mix into this culutral melting pot until there really is only an American culture. You know your there when you don't think of yourself as a 'white' American or a 'black' American or a 'brown' American, but just as an American. Other peoples when they first came to this country remained segregated by choice for a long time. But, over time they slowly began to mix until they weren't focused on diversity as much as they were unity. We really need to work on getting to that point and the only way will be able to do that is by candour. Honest and true discussion. White people need to stop worrying about being called a racist when they present a critque on someone who is black or on black culture in general. If equality is the goal then equality to be called out on our wrong-doings is part of the package. \n\nI do feel that racism is still a problem, but I don't feel that it is as much of a white problem as it is a black problem now. After reading the book "The Ten Things You Can't Say in America" by Larry Elders(not that it should matter, but yes he is black) I really began to notice how true this really is. At the top of his list is, "Black are more racist then whites". He then goes on to do what most people don't do, he uses facts and statistics to back up his arguement. \n\nDefinately many problems face the black culture, but unlike other countries, they don't have to face them alone. In America where all in it together, like it or not. And I honestly believe that is what makes this country the greatest country in the world, in part our diversity, but primarily our unity.
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Some minorities are at the bottom because of social conditions like poor and broken families. (How can you study for a test if you have to go to McDonalds to work to pay for your family of 7?) Other minorities (Asians and Jews for example) are statistically better in school than whites. It may be for cultural reasons. (Asian culture values education greatly.)
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I for one am not, but sad as it may be some are still slave in their mind. They think of themselves as black first instead of a simple human being. Also, some non-black can't accept the fact that they no longer are, so the answer to your question is yes but more figuratively than literally.
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ppl around this area think black people are all rappers that wear their pants down and their boxers hanging out, and that they dont have a job. i happen to be friends with them and they are nothing like that. i also hear things about hispanics in our area. people think all hispanics are lowdown, dirty, poor people that live 20-30 people in a house. well, i hate this, because it is not true. they arent all illegal, and most of them work harder than american people!!
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haha! It gives blacks money to go to college.  \n\nI have an opinion about it though.\nIf white people had a fund like this, it would be racist, but it isn't for blacks?\n\n[no offense]
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For it, some minorities live in poor areas and havent had the same educational chances as others.\nagainst it. It is descrimination, you should get into school based on your academic record not your race.
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I think Black people are underappreciated and under-respected. Overgeneralized and misunderstood.  Each and every Black person is different from the next, so if anyone really wants to know about Black people, just learn in a respectful way.
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The worst message America can give black and Hispanic students is not expecting them to measure up to the rest of America, Linda Chavez said. "Affirmative action is feeding them this devastating and racist message."\n\nRemember that Chavez was instrumental in AA's beginnings.\n\nI used to think I agreed with her entirely, but now I have a slightly different opinion. I'm not racist but I know that if I had been given a "leg up" in my formative years then I would be thinking in the back of my mind that I cheated somehow.\n\nHowever, I still witness (through documentaries and social commentary) the fact that so many minority kids are still being held back by their circumstances and they have almost nothing in the way of a way out of their predicament. It's these kids who should be given the assistance and the scholarships.\n\nI was heartened to read an article about six Hispanic High School kids who had beaten Harvard under-grads and other privileged kids in an underwater vehicle engineering contest. It was sad that they were held back from college admittance by their status within the state. That seems so cruel that these bright minds have to settle for Hig School graduation and the possibility of working in low-paying blue collar jobs. Their skills were definitely worthy of being allowed to blossom.\n\nI think that Affirmative Action's time is over, and something different needs to replace it that is aimed at kids like these. Believe it or not, there are inequalities within minorities too.
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I am Black and I know some of my fellow people do that. I personally think its silly I know there is racism in the world but you have to work ur hardest to make the best for you. But I don't think its only Black people I am sure other races feel the same way. A lot of people are prejudice against all types of people Its not just a Black thing anymore... have you seen the movie Crash?
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i agree i mean i go to a school with the main population being blacks and everyone else is hated upon except them. it is unfair, even if your not even racist to them they are to you. its so messed up, and then when they fail all there classes because they dont care they get there grades changed saying "you teachers made us fail because we are black and you people are racist!" i hate it! i wish we could fix this racism thing so NO one would be treated differently for any difference that they may have from others around them.
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It probably depends on which service branch that you're in.  For instance, the Air Force is compromised of about 15% Black, 74.5% White, and almost 9% Hispanic.  I am African-American, enlisted AF, have a bachelor's degree (and my research paper away from my MPA).  I don't know if I've seen overt opposition to my pursuit of education, but I will agree that "the system" is not always favorable for minority advancement through education.
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Some Dude is correct.  The exception is Asians.  When considering applicants for university admissions, several points are *deducted* from Asians' scores -- only because they're Asian!  Yet, many more times that number of points are ADDED to black applicants -- only because they're black!\n\nExcept for Asians, minorities are often favored, even at the expense of others.
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I don't seem to find school a good indication of intelligence.  I've seen more uneducated people with higher "intelligence" than educated people.