Is racism, sexism and prejudice as wide spread and prevalent as we are led to believe or is it propagated?
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Yes, it really is. Most people like their own race the best and it comes out sometimes in conversations. Men look at sex much differently than women and always will. We say things that are crude even if we try not to. The answer is to be consciously respectful and take enjoyment out of diversity of all kinds.\n\nI do get tired of those that whine about being the only ones. Usually, they are the most prejudiced and the least intelligent. I am white and I am talking about individuals of all races.\n\nThis is a good subject and I am glad that you brought it up.
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Many African Americans are prejudiced.  I lived in Cincinnati for three years and noticed a disturbing trend of many black people blaming their problems on white people.  \n\nI agree with what you stated about there being all types of "black-oriented" channels and clubs that specifically target, and refer to, their people; this is a great example of a double standard.  I have noticed the same thing with other races having exclusitivity in regards to organizations: Asian and Hispanic television stations and social clubs for example. If there was anything that referred to white people, it would definitely be considered racist.  We have the liberal, PC-minded spineless masses to thank for not standing up for OUR rights. Amen!
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.
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Racism is unacceptable in any form. Its true, it does still exist, but only through narrow minded people who care for nothing but themselves. I know what discrmination feels like, as i live in a foreign country, and due to this i have lost respect for people in this country. it only takes a small minority to ruin it for everyone. if u want to know the consequences of racial segregation, research "eugene terreblanche"  "South Africa" "apartheid"  .. proof that segregation causes problems for everyone
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Some people already do, you know.  There are people who are able to set aside prejudice, at least on a person-by-person basis.  \n\nUnfortunately, race, religion, and lifestyle often encompass pretty radical behaviors that can't fail to separate and divide people. One can make the case that some of the more extreme behaviors are designed to alienate others.  As well, extremely differing lifestyles are the result of differing economies, which are hugely disparate around the world.  \n\nSo, I guess, when everybody can put aside their extremism, whatever its origins, we'll be able to find more common ground with one another.  \n\nWe're entering into an era of global interaction on an individual level.   English, the 'language of commerce' like it or not, looks to be becoming the language of the global community.  The Internet already provides us with the method, all we have to do is be able to speak the same language enough to start communicating.   If we find we all have more in common than we do dividing us, average people may be able to succeed where heads of state have failed, in making peace.  Eventually.
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Most certainly yes.\nPeople seem to like the sort of stories that feed their own prejudices and confirm their view of the world. That's why so many of these stories are about foreigners or other "weird" people.\nIt seems a vicious circle to me, and no way out, unless more people come to their senses and stop buying that crap.
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Racism is drawing negative conclusions about another person's traits, ethics, worth, ability, etc based solely upon that person's racial origin. And then acting upon those assumptions. \n  I think we all have "stereotypes" or "preconceptions" to 1 degree or another. Whether we like to admit it or not. A racist is usually aware of, and willing to act on these preconceptions.
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I think many people make false claims of racism when in actuality it had nothing to do with race. Some people need to get over things. Racism doesn't exist half as bad as what people and the media make it out to be...
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no matta how far we have advanced as a people racism still exists. Our forefathers have cushioned it for us a little  though and we have it a few ways better than our grandfather or grandmother or even our ancestors have had it. but it still exisits. racism now has taken on a few new forms though. experts have argued orgin of where racism began. Some say it was taught through parents. others would say racism is learned. but where ever racism has come from it still exisits. People just hate each other for a reason or we sterotype each other and judge each other and make assumptions that keep us from trusting or talking to differnet race. My father argues its only white and black in the world no asian no japenses no irish no french no nothing it is just black and white. I believe different. I have nothing against no one or no race if i dislike a person it is because i cant stand them not b/c of how they look
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Becuse we are still in the process of a massive social change in attitudes.  Racist, sexist and homophobic views have been the norm for most of history and it is only in my lifetime that it has become normal to consider that the races are equal, that religions should tolerate and respect each other, that homosexuality is OK, that women should have equal rights, and so on.\n\nA lot of hateful and offensive language has been eradicated from common vocabulary and this is largely a good thing.\n\nHowever, there will inevitably be areas in which the "PC" revolution has gone to far and some people have been unduly fanatical in their determination not to offend.  For example, my wife routinely criticises me for asking for a "black coffee" instead of a "coffee with milk" because she thinks I may give offence.\n\nIn some cases, the determination not to offend has violated the rules of common sense.  In other cases, the right not to be offended has trumped the right of free speech.  Over the next couple of decades, various anomolies will be corrected.  Middle aged white hetrosexual men will assert that they have rights too!
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Good question. I don't think we'll ever get a satisfying answer. Seriously, racism is all around. I don't understand it, my father taught me that regardless of someones skin color or nationality...we are all creatures of the same inside and that one mans heart doesn't beat any differently than another. I was taught that if I see this hate, I should stand up for what I believe in and that is the equality of all. It's all about the teaching from one generation to the next. We need to stop the hate and learn to channel it towards something positive, like educating our children so they may be the change of the world.
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Not necessarily.  Anyone can be prejudiced.  We all have areas of life that we don't know much about.  We all make assumptions that might turn out to be wrong.\n\nIn life, we all make up our own minds.  We choose what we believe is right and wrong.  We find there are leaders and experts we generally agree with, and others we don't agree with as often.\n\nBut I do find that I learn more from listening to people I disagree with, than people I agree with.\n\nRikki
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I read one yesterday and was shocked at how many people wrote "I'm not racist, but but I hate..." It made me really sad, usually you see enlightened, intelligent sensitive people (for the most part barring the jokers) then suddenly to see the opposite- a bunch of bigots, with prejudice and hate.\n\nI thought these discusions could help eliminate hatred based on skin colour or where your parents were born. I guess we humans still have further to go than I thought.\n\nI'm English but live in South Africa. Here everyone is working towards overcoming the divides. It seems that in the UK it is more acceptable to a be a racist. Theres so much hatred. I dont want to live like that. But I advocate freedom of speech, and that must aply to everyone. Im going to just read the questions that deal with issues not based on a persons skin colour. \n\nNo you are not alone in your frustration. I just hope peoples attitudes can change for acceptance rather than hate.
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yes. we are so oversensitive these days that  if you ever disagree with someone of another color. then you are automatically labelled racist. amazing how thin skinned we are these days..
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I'd have to say extremely widespread. Not just in the workplace or politics, either, but also in the school systems here where I live. Also on the local police force. It's a real problem because NO ONE will acknowledge that such a thing exists.
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yes, of course...testing, teacher attitudes, racism, sexism, religious intolerance...us po always get the short end of the stick,.  a way to combat it is the fighting spirit, carry the banner, dont take any shit.. ywe have rights, but must enforce them...if you feel discriminated against make a big stink
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Yes, but it isn't going to happen in our life time. Racism is perpetuated by the minority's as much as the bigots. As soon as they learn to let go of the past and stop making everything a race issue things will start to change.\nI will admit that I am prejudice. I am prejudice against lazy, ignorant people who think they are owed something. I don't care what color they are!\nIn my opinion there is only one race. The human race. It is time to stop perpetuating the ignorant old ways of our ancestors and get down to making a better world for everyone. Who's with me?