why are there so many racist people?
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i'm not white and they do think they're the best
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Anyone is entitled to their opinion,racist or not. Just don't expect everyone to agree. People on here love to jump on the racist bandwagon and a lot simply don't read the question before putting their two pence worth in.
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I don't know exactly how much of it is racist ... I would say that racism is certainly rampant.  For example, take two different people of two different European ethnicities: say, one Italian, and one French. There may be no physical defining quality that separates them in the sense that they both look the same, but they may "other" each other by maintaining that one is better than the other - and they may use their ethnicity to define this "betterness." In this case, any kind of nationalism (not patriotism, which is pride in one's own nation) can be defined as a form of racism. \n\nAlso, ethnic groups who choose to associate only with others of their same ethnic group, alienate themselves from the rest of humanity - though there may be no "hatred" of other ethnicities and cultures per say, this is still a problem that, I hope, will be realized soon enough. I understand that it is especially difficult for new immigrant groups to assimilate into a new culture and environment, but forming little ethnic "cliques" is not a good way to unify humanity: it still promotes an "us" and "them" mentality that promotes divisions among people.
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It's a sad fact that there are racists in every race and culture.There is even racism among people of the same race toward each other.\nYep,there are 'asteroid orifices' of every color;jerks will be jerks no matter the color of their skin.
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I think you are right in your question. i think everyone does have a racist problem. i think ignorance is the only reason.as America becomes another melting pot of cultures and colors of people...we will be as accepting of English,Iraqi,American as we are or our parents and grandparents..German,French,Welsh,American.
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I think what you meant by your statement about how "white ppl can be so blind" is not that you are calling all white people racist, but rather, you are wondering why white people seem to have a harder time seeing the consequences of racism or identifying their own racism.\n\nI think everyone is racist to some degree.  From my experience, there are two groups who admit it: \n\nThe first are those that are KKK-like extremists.  They admit to it, encourage it, and try to covert people to their belief system.\n\nThe second are people who try to not be racist, but were socialized or conditioned to see differences and attribute generalizations to people possessing those differences.\n\nI find the latter group - people who acknowledge their racism, are embarrassed by it and are trying to overcome it -- to generally be less racist than those who say "I am not racist."  Everyone who I have ever met that said "I am not a racist", I have found to be just that!\n\nTo those that say they are not racist, who do they want to find in a life partner?  Do you have requirements when it comes to specific race, gender, socio economic level, religion, body type, national origin or cultural heritage?  Don't lie.  eveyone does.  Well, that can be construed as racist, homophobic, classist, ethnophobic, etc.  We are all guilty. Admit it.\n\nYes, racism is in almost every skin color - but it's not necessarily racism based on skin color... it is bigtory based on any difference.  It Ruwanda it wasn't white people committing genocide, it was between the Tutsis and the Hutus.  In Germany, it was Aryan people against mostly other Caucasians.  In Germany it is now against the Turks.  In the catholic church it is against the homosexuals - not a race, but a difference in sexual orientation.  In the gay community there is bigotry against Transgendered people.  \n\nBasically, the real issue is not whether Latinos are racist against white people (which for some reason comes up all the time here at Yahoo Answers), but whether people in power and/or with authority are bigoted against a group with less power and/or authority.\n\nThink about it: What has a greater effect?  We have 2 imaginary men: The Senator from North Carolina and a Dishwasher from the local Olive Garden (I am making this up as an example... I don't know anything about the Senator from North Carolina, and I really hate the Olive Garden).  Both think that women don't belong in the workforce.  So, obviously in this scenario, both are sexist.  But, who really cares if the dishwasher is sexist?  What impact does that have on society?  That is not going to impact me, or anyone else for that matter outside of his family.  On the otherhand, if someone who has authority, who can make decisions that impact my life, that can create laws, that has more authority than I do, hates me for my gender, race, creed, weight, or sexual orientation, that is where it become an issue.  \n\nSo, to answer your question, because Caucasians are in a position of power in the United States, they do not directly feel the effects of racism.  They do hear it when it's blatant: when the KKK burns a cross on a lawn or when the Mayor of New Orleans uses the term Chocolate to describe his city, but they don't notice that standardized test questions are targeted toward the white middle class experience.  Math questions about the speed of two roller coaster cars don't make as much sense to someone who has never seen an amusement park.  A rat to a wealthy child might be a pet or a test subject - an animal that can be touched.  A rat to a poor child is more likely viewed as a bearer of disease, a pest.  When test writers don't take these differences into account when writing questions, it is subtle racism and classism that favors those who are of their status. My favorite example is Coco, the gorilla that knew sign language, got an answer wrong on an IQ test because she poi
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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.
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you are going to find racist people everywhere, I'm sure you can find them in India.\n\nChanging your life plans just because you heard that there are racist people is just plain ridiculos.\n\nSure there are some tensions in the US but trust me this is the best it's ever been. Quite a bit of progress has been made in the past 100 years...
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I think a lot of it has to do with the media and possibly bad publicity. I'm not saying it is just that, but this is probably one of the major reasons amongst many.\nMany people are arrogant and care not to explore into the reasons behind their stubborness. Racism occurs for many a reasons and you also have to take into consideration that it's not just the USA that is racist, but the whole world contributes to racism, not only to the Islamic community, but towards all.\nThe world would be such a great place if there was no racism at all.
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everyone is a little racist/prejudist to some extent. it's impossible to not have anything bad to say about one race, religion, belief etc.
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I think there are very few who are racist example KKK and other hate groups.  But I think majority of the people stereotype.  Just because a person made a comment that Mexicans eat beans does not make them a racist (although perceived by many as being one).  That is stereotyping though.  I believe that we all stereotype based on our experiences and observation towards other race.  And lets face it if there's smoke there's fire...therefore there are some truth to every stereotype.  People are just too defensive and in denial of the truth.  Coz truth hurts.
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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 isn't mutually exclusive. Often its other issues that motivate criticism and violence. How many times have you seen the victim of hate or violence by one man take it out on an entire race of human beings. This happens ever day.
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Apparently, quite a few.  Shows how many racists and bigots are out there ... and in HERE!
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wow...a racist minority. how interesting.
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Yes, racism exists. But what seems to be more pervasive is the startling lack of education here. Perhaps you should utilize your spellchecker once in a while, or no one will be able to figure out what you're asking!
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it is a sad, mixed up world and always has been and probably will be for some time. If you notice, those that are racists, or anything else that is negative have a problem with themselves. They are unhappy about something in their life and that is another whole story.  However, those that are easily acceptable to  others, have finally figured out the "Big Picture"