Do you think the color black (literally) has connections with prejudice?
410879
black is my fave color. its cool. its not negative, its black. its simple, its beautiful
814508
Never have I experienced racism and have been with many different cultures.  I am physically challenged and I believe that this helps people of various colours to identify with me and vice versa.  Sad part is that I have never experienced any feelings of being a little different from any of those of different races but have felt the experience of prejudice and/or fear from people of the while race from being physically different from them
63749
I 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\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 & want to automatically deduct 20 IQ points."  How many IQ point do you think get deducted from someone with a black dilect?
1041027
It is ridiculous the way african americans always have to try and make the white caucasions look as if they are being prejudice. Life is not a racial issue and should not be looked at that way. Everyone has has their own inner beauty and should let that overide any feelings of hate and or prejudice. I sometimes wonder if the african americans are more prejudice than the caucasions that surround them.
364357
globally, no. there is no way to end prejudice in the entire world. however, on a smaller, individual level we can end prejudice through education. if people were better educated about world history and other cultures, we would be more understanding of each other.
362345
yes I have been watching the show off and on and I think that the only person that is really getting anything out of the whole thing is Rose. It seems to me that she understands that we as people from different back around can't full understand why we feel, think or act the way you do.And not all groups of people are the same within or out of their group.\nJust like you I am half not just black and white; my mother and father like black but they are mixes. On my father side of the family just about everyone is light almost white skin-ed and me and two other of the grand kids are dark but from the two that is dark I am much lighter then them. And on my mothers side of the family we are all the same skin tone just about but I am the white girl in the family. Because I try to keep an open mind about things. I think if I was in the show I wouldn't know have I would feel trying to act white or black just because to me I am both and more and I like being who I am.
544050
Everybody has some racism in them, it surely doesn't have to refer to colors! Jealousy is a big racism sometimes\n\nRACISM isn't always a color thing, everybody gets it wrong!!! Why does everybody always think racism refers to colors?
42845
I 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.
586387
Yep, then I remember that I'm looking into a mirror. Interesting question, some of the greatest prejudices against black people exists amongst black people.
1108017
This is a very interesting question. People love the dark side of life because it's beautiful. Yes and no. Maybe, people love black because it symbolizes something mysterious, unknown, and a kind of adventure of the soul, spirit. It can be something that is hidden, repressed in our unconscious. We want to learn, know, discover this blackness in ourselves and in others - maybe it's a trip, an exciting journey, a challenge.
122015
You're stereotyping. All black people don't think white people are racist.  If you lump any group of people together like that it's stereotyping and racist.  So, using your statement, I'd say you're a racist.  Is it okay to be a racist if you're black.  I think people should just forget color altogether and not judge at all, I don't.
292199
Over 30 answers in less than 30 minutes...You hit a nerve.\nI agree with TREY45.  You like to instigate turmoil.\n\nI am white. I envy black people. They have the best color and skin texture there is. \n\nI don't feel superior to someone based on their color. I feel superior to people that are just plain ignorant, regardless of their color. No one has an excuse to be ignorant in the U.S.A. There are too many opportunities. \n\nI feel superior to people that harm other people and animals. I think they should be shot, regardless of their color.  \n\nI don't think there exists the prejudice people think exists. I think it's a prejudice against the deeds people do!\n\nIt amazes me that humans can say they do not like someone because of color or the way their eyes slant. That would be so embarrassing to admit. Think about it. I don't like you because you have blue eyes.    \n\nThat is how perfectly stupid all this is.................
242954
Of Course.  For example, you can prefer to date certain people, but still be friends with people you wouldn't date.  Attraction is an exception, b/c we are not all attracted to the same thing.  \n\nPreference and prejudice are similar but at the same time very different.  Preferring one thing does not completely close the door to the other.  When one totally closes the door and writes someone off without knowledge or history that is prejudice, b/c no chance was given.  But with history and knowledge comes preference.\n\nWhat one must be careful with is drawing preference from the experiences of others, not that it can't be done, but that will lead to stereotypes and unjust assumptions.
533495
I like to take a few things from all races.... as far as fashion goes. I am white and I was born with a big ol booty, thick hair and big lips.....so guess its not just a black thang anymore. I really don't understand the conflict between black and white.....I live in the south and its always a heated debate. We live in this world together and I think that we just need to open our eyes and realize that. Learn from one another
264109
I think that this question was a bit uncalled for ....\n\nBut here's my opinion ...\n\nI am white, my husband is black, and together we share a little boy who white and black. He will grow to learn not to "hate" any race. We are all equal in society. The color of our skin does not make a difference in the love in our hearts.
425346
No...it does seem that way, though doesn't it??? Usually it's any shade of black or brown...trust me! (reffering to religious Jews-and USUALLY)
595658
Yes that black part was racist but I agree with the thought of not helping and not the racism part. Personally, i think if anyone cant help themselves then they might as well perish. What was it again? "Anything not worth defending isnt worth having" not limited to life btw.