Are you a racist even if it is a social norm in your country to treat others of different races badly?
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Definitely. The cast system in India is an example. Any type of class distinction based on race, color, creed or economic stature is considered racism.
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You shouldn't assume that all white people are racist.  Making assumptions and accusations about people based on the color of their skin is racist in itself.
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When you get right down to it, what REALLY matters is your ACTIONS toward other people, not what's in your mind and heart.  How can anyone really ever be completely sure they're not at all racist?  And does it really matter if they have not purged every racist thought from their mind?\nAs long as you are respectful and do not take any overt racist actions, then, IMHO, you're not a racist, no matter what you think.
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No, because racism is something that stands because they are different. If something is different, you'll have a hard time understanding it, if you can't understand it, you won't like it. And society reinforces it in television and the such.
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I think racism is classified as any derogatory remark towards a person because of skin color, nationality, or ethnic background. If you discriminate against a person because of their background or make harsh remarks regarding their ethnic background, it is racist.
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I'm racist, whether I want to believe it or not. And so are most of you, too.\n\nWhen you see, for instance, a black person in the street, you would would not ignore him like another person. You would acknowledge him, then let the thought go, because he's human and he's not doing anything, and you're not racist. By noticing him, I think it's just a little bit prejudiced.\n\nIf you see a group of Asians with glasses talking about video games, I know what you're thinking. There are all sorts of stereotypes that have become part of society's expectations, and it takes more than the will not to be racist to prevent racism.
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Come on....... I consider every one to be equalls.  You are the one dogging on other races.  That is one thing that gets to me.  How come certain races always imply their is racism?  And want special privileges.  All people have the right to work and to earn respect from others.  Don't expect handouts.    We all started from one race... then the fall of man.  We all need to take care of ourselves.
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Racism is prevalent in every society in every part of the world.\n\nTo some degree, it's normal to dislike people who are not like you.  In areas where people have contact, but not personal contact, with people of another race, you will find racism.\n\nWe naturally tend to generalize when we don't have intimate knowledge of a particular group of people, and we tend to remember negative impressions longer and in more detail than posative impressions.  It's easy to generalize based on race, since it's usually the most obvious attribute when you see someone.
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In some societies it is not acceptable, in others it is.\n\nI have no issue with it, and try to relate to people the way they are, and not according to their size, colour or sexual orientation etc.
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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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Racism still exists in many parts of the world.\n\nIt's not right and it's not nice...but it's a fact.\n\nIgnore the minority of ppl who still are biggots.
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I personally am not racist, I'm a very open-minded individual. I know a lot of people are going to take your question the wrong way, but I see it as just a question and a desire to know and understand. There are some who sadly are racist here, but there are those who aren't, but you can't classify all Americans as being racist.  It depends on the person, not the country, no matter where you live.
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I would state that racist people do know they are racist. I am sure that they also know to what extent they are discriminating. Also, the whole world does not have a poor opinion of black people. \n\nI am a young (20), white female. I love people of all races. I don't think your color constitutes your character. Though, there are white people who makeup the void of "white trash" and there are black people who makeup the void of "black trash." We, the educated race, have to deal with this on a daily basis. Just because you are black and I am white doesn't mean that we are different. You are educated, as am I. You are a loving, caring woman, as am I. Our skin tones may differ, but you have to look past that and judge on the content of character. The people in this world that can not do that, then to hell with them girl, I've got your back!
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Yes, everybody can be (and IS to some small degree) a racist.  Not just white people.  Where did you get that idea?\n\nWhen I was living and traveling in Thailand I was occasionally harassed by Thai men and women who were extremely bigoted against me because I was white.  This is an example to show you that yes, everyone can be a racist.
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:}\nThere are few places in this country that are not racist \nIt isn't limited to country clubs.\nIt's not as bad as it was\nFor most people being or not being racist is not an on/off switch but a complex of attitudes that we gradually change one at a time.\nWe as a people still have racist attitudes, perhaps not as many or as bad as the ones we had, but we had them and still need to work on them.
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Hi. I'm Rommie's friend. (she answered above) Yeah, although I'm very universal in accepting people of all races, I also have no choice, but to accept the negativity of my race against other people's races and vice versa. It's not my job to correct anyone, and it would be a waste of time, even if I wanted to. These sad individuals have chosen to live a life of hate towards other races and groups, and their's nothing you or I can say or do about it. They have already made up their minds.
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Having friends and familly from every race, I find it hard to believe that racism can exist if you take the time to meet someone different from yourself and to respect those differences.  You are right, there is a lot of emphasis put on racism.  I am always amazed that people who consider themselves good people think nothing of making some of the comments that they do when they either think that they are with like minded people or when they can do it anonymously as in this forum.  The definition of racism is to believe that one race is superior to another simply because of race.  I can only believe that people who have this belief are truly missing out on some great friendships.  To think that you are better than anyone simply because of race is the epitomy of arrogance.