Why is there less racism in other countries than   in the United States ?
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What makes you think that?  In France, the streets are full of protesters who think that the French laws discriminate against arabs, and other foreigners.  The fact that the US confronts it's racism, even imperfectly, is better than the French hiding their collective heads in the sand.\nAnd, have you ever observed how black are received, and treated, in Germany?\n\nTravel in europe, and if you get away from the tourist traps, you will see that there is greater racism and predjudice in Europe, against Albanians, Serbs, africans, and anyone who is not 'European'.  And in Germany, the backlash against East Germans is growing.  \nIt is very similar to the Latin workers in America, except the most countries in Europe do not have the explicit ant-discrimination laws that are in force in the US.\nBe careful when painting with a broad brush.  The situation in the US is not perfect, but at least we talk about it.
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generally any group of people can be racist, but when i lived in australia i never once noticed anybody being racist towards anyone else.
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I think a lot of it stems from the American educational system. People who've gone to school in the US usually have zero knowledge of almost anything about the rest of the world.  I don't mean to say that Americans are stupid or ignorant; but it's really frustrating to the rest of the world to see Americans who don't have a passport, have no desire to experience another culture, and couldn't tell you where Sweden is in Europe (let alone anywhere in Africa or Asia). It makes the rest of the world feel like Americans are totally oblivious couldn't care less about everyone else on the planet.
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People are still racist. They may say they're not, but they're lying. Racism, sexism, anti-semitism, homophobia other prejudices take time and effort to eliminate. It seems like with every landmark achieved, we stop working on eliminating prejudice. But it's continuous, intergenerational struggle. \nIt's a mistake to think that racism should just magically disappear just because it's 2006. It takes work.
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Up here in Canada it is about a 50:50 split.  We are getting more and more from the USA because of all the ongoing bigotry down there.  Why so much hate?
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Great question.  I think most racial groups have racist members in them, and I think these racist feelings stem from personal experiences with other races.  Newer examples of racism tend to be among minority races.  Black people in my area don't like Hispanic people, and Asian people don't like black people.  These issues come from what they perceive about the other races based on their interactions with a select few.  I think a lot of white people are quieter about their racist feelings now and often don't realize their feelings are racist.  The older I get, the more I see that the real problems are between the haves and the have nots as opposed to the "whites and the blacks."  I personally think the issues in New Orleans had far more to do with poverty than with race.  On a side note, one of the "selling points" for one school in New Orleans was that their school had a copier so teachers wouldn't have to make their copies at the central office.  My school has 3 copiers (in NC).  When dealing with THAT sort of poverty, I think the problems with the gov't have far more to do with poverty than with race.  I rambled.  Sorry.
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I don't think this is a strictly american syndrome, and i hold no hatred twoards foreigners. We have social programs specifically help minorities/ ie affirmative action NAACP etc. And we are teh only superpower so I think that the superiority complex is innate. As far as discrimination and predjudice, I was in france and had a discussion with some french dude about why they all hate blacks, who moved to france from french colonies in africa. Also, look at Iraq, Sudan, and who can forget slobodan milosevic, in serbia...where not only do they hate ethnic groups but they assasinate them. So I guess in conclusion it is not a American issue but a human issue and I am farily certain it occurs in all racially diverse countries. Maybe the majority/ruling party likes using minorities as scape goats. Anyways dont hate on Americans, at least we try.
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That's a good question.  It's probably just force of habit.  You may disagree, but I doubt that there's much - if any - lingering racism behind it.  People are becoming more educated and integrated these days.  Racism is a sad waste of the talents and capabilities of everyone, including white people.
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Racism is alive and well in the usa. It used to be mainly one sided. However these days it is a multibillion dollar a year business that has made many millionaires as well as many a politicians careers. There are laws in place to curb racism. However the way they are often applied, is not balanced. I think we have learned precious little in 200+ years. Unfortunately there are plenty of people who are opportunists and/or hate mungers.
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People all over the world can dislike people who are different.\nDifferent skin tone, language, customs, height or weight.\n\nI am an american, a white american and a male. The USA is a muticultural country. We have people from all over the ethnic and racial spectrum. It took many generations to enact laws to allow all people of color to be equal under our laws.\n\nIt seems to be a human trait to avoid prople who are different...The color of a persons skin seems to be one way to exclude people from other peoples society.\n\nIf a person has something in common with another individual....Education, sports, entertainment or family values, then the color differences will disappear. That has been the case in the USA. People are not born lazy, white or black....They are not born less intelligent, white or Brown. They are not born viloent, Yellow or white skin.\n\nSocial conditions dertermine a person's behavior in many ways.\nA person born into poverty has an almost impossible chance to suceed in any society.....skin color has little to do with it.\n\nDiscrimination and hatred is counter productive to the advancement of any society.\n\nWe are all the same in the eyes of the Law and perhaps in the eyes of God, if you believe in God.\n\nEach of us in a small way can impact our own society...Tolernace, respect, understanding. Also, we have an obligation to help those in need....Black, Yellow , brown or white.\n\nWe may never eliminate discrimination against whites or Blacks...But, we must continue to try. One day a blueyed person may be discriminated by brown eyed people.\n\nConclusion: No Race is born lazy, dirty or vilolent....I see little difference between white people born in povety in a coal minning town or a person of color born in  povety in a ghetto or a Native American born into povety on an "Indian reservation" They all share one thing is common: Povety.\n\nOne day, we could be very poor and have little hope of success.\nMany times it is just a matter of circumstances that determine our future. Ty for the great question.  Billy
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I am 100% with you. Do not believe anything fish ball is answering in this question. He doesn't even know the laws much less voice an educated opinion.  \n\nThe problem in the US is racism pure and simple. There is no quota or harassment if you come from France, Germany or England. Why? because people from these countries are usually white and for the most part, have money.  The only reason there are blacks in the US is because they were bought as slaves.  But if any of your forefathers ever thought that they would eventually get freedom and become citizens, heck they wouldn't even have bought them to begin with. The current problem with the illegal immigrants is the color of the Mexicanos. Look at the Canadian frontier.  You just push a button to cross there. Why do we allow so many illegal Canadians here? Because they are white...pure and simple. \n\nIf you marry a US citizen, you can become a citizen too.  However, if you divorce during the first three years of marriage your citizenship can get revoked.  Why? cause they don't want any more dark color skins in the country. Bushy simple.
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In some ways, Americans are very positive.  Maybe a better question would be:\n\nAre Americans more postive than people in other countries?\n\n"nationalities" is a problematic term.
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Because no matter how much we want to believe that racism doesn't exist anymore, it does! Nowadays it is just more subtle. It really sux!
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It all depends on how a person was raised. A lot of white children are raised to think that they are better. A lot of people are afraid of things they dont know and if a person is different then that can be a reason. People of different races talk different, have different lifestyles and even may look different. A lot of it is that white people were raised thinking they were supreior. Also because a lot of white people are very ignorant and havent let the old days go. Society also has a lot to do with it. If you look around in our media and gov. its usually white people portaryed good and a lot of other races portrayed negatively. racism has been around as long as anyone can remmber. The again its not only whites people who are racist either. Many people and cultures are.
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Unlike United States, Most countries have numerous laws that favor their citizens to certain degrees and in extreme cases those laws often discriminate against minor racial groups, especially   in countries that have very high homogeneous ethnicity makeup.  In such countries, the minorities’ voices are often unheard, because the minorities do not have enough power to make a difference.  The sad fact is, this trend will continue until, Japan's ethnicity's makeup changes dramatically into a melting pot like U.S. and this... is highly unlikely in our lifetime.
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What do you mean, The USA has been a racist country since day one and is slowly showing improvement in race relations.
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Every culture teaches its self that it is superior, right, different, entitled, when compared to another culture.  It is very difficult to go outside ones self and view people/events/things from a completely objective perspective.  Some folks can do this better than others, but everyone is trapped by their own beliefs and that is what they use to observe and judge what they see.  \n\nYou're right in saying there is a level of racism here, sometimes subtle, sometimes not so subtle.  From my perspective, I don't see how that can be avoided, though it is distressing to me to see how some folks can revel in denigrating other people because of race alone.