why do some white people think that everyone else is racist but them?
603447
ppl who are racist are uneducated some of the question and answers are just ignorant
838797
Forget whites.  Why do some BLACKS not admit that they are racist?  In my experience (and I apologize for generalizing) whites are the LEAST racist of all of the cultures.  It most definitely varies from region to region, but in my region (the very eclectic HOUSTON!) I do notice that white people focus less on race than the other cultures.  But it's not just true within my circle and region.  I see it in the media too.\n\nAnd please don't confuse my answer and think that I'm a white delusional racist.  Personally I haven't thought of people in terms of color since I was 10.  You are either polite or rude. Sweet or sour.  Smart or dumb.  Strong or weak.  I don't connect it to race.  Except for racism itself of course.
557889
Them white boyz... ha ha ha\nWhy are you so worried about bashing white ppl all the time? This happens all the time, in any race, skin color, religion, ethnicity whatever, ppl will associate together if they have something in common and can all relate to. And even if they do that does not mean they're racist, or anti-religious, or anarchist or any other crap. You can be different ethnicity and still be white! This is just a typical stereotypical bashing. Seems cool lately, so you decided why not right? You just sounded more racist and condescending towards others than them white boyz you just described.
785404
I think everyone is racist to some degree. If they say they aren't they are hiding behind political correctness.\n\nI live in London and there is more diversity here than anywhere else I've been to. Because of the mix and the crowds, you tend to put up barriers of some sort. And if people piss you off in any way, you tend to blame it on something, and unfortunately the easiest one is race.\n\nHaving said that, I know it is easy to overgeneralise and once you get to know people on an individual level, I'll treat them as an individual.
54919
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.
391785
yes.  i believe everyone is racist, including me.  we live in a world that tells us since childbirth that dark people are bad.  if u are in a family of dark-complected people, chances are they tell u the opposite- that white people are evil.  society is setup this way, so I'm wary of anyone who says they have totally escaped this conditioning- don't trust them on that. \n\ni realize that i contain this bias and I'm always trying to improve it... rather than most people who deny they have any racism in themselves, and never try to improve it, since they won't admit they have a problem. \n\nit's a worldwide problem.  I'm American but a friend from India once told me that "anywhere i go, I'll catch hell" because of my dark skin.
420613
I know a lot of people who are not white who are racist and will admit it.\nI just think that so many people automatically assume its white people because of history
1177023
Because they can get away with it. Not all back people are racist. I have black friends and they're not. But this site is a prime example, You make a valid point and a load of brainless so called do gooders get on your case and start abusing you. And you'll notice they are all white, the black and coloured people who've answered you have mostly given you a constructive answer. The ones who haven't are the true racists because they are wrapping people in cotton wool just because they're a different colour, and not treating them as equal human beings. And the black people who have given you a stupid answer, like the ones who call you racist, are a result of living in this so called PC society. It like there are saying "hang on, you can't called a wrong doer if he's black, it's just not done"
195044
It is because other races have tried to make white people feel guilty about who they are, which is bullshit...especially trying to link the white race to the holofake.\n\nAccording to them, if you say you are proud to be white you are a racist or automatically pro-white power or even a Nazi.\n\nMy response is usually....Thanks ;)\n\nIt's strange when they call a white person "racist" but they are the ones making the judgement....i have one word for that..Hypocrites.\n\nThing is though i have found, Not ALL black people, asian people are like that, just a few fuckin wankers.\n\nI guess you just have fuckwits in every race.
680185
honestly, everyone is somewhat racist!  There are many people who are not exposed to other races and their attitudes are developed via their parents, media, and their surrounding groups of friends....
566763
Some of the most racist individuals I have ever encountered are the ones who are constantly claiming Whites to be racist.
1179095
I think this is a good question that cannot be answered broadly.. It's not fair to say "a lot of african americans are racist toward white people" Just like it isn't fair to say "a lot of white people are racist toward african americans" .. granted it is easier to "name call" racism stemming from "white people" but from what I know about history african american people were opressed by whites for a very long time..\n\nContinue to open your mind and be friendly with people of all cultures, backgrounds, skin color, etc.  The world is a more interesting place with diversity, you can't change other peoples' minds, so do the best you can with your own.
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Although your question doesn't specify a lot of people just assumed that you meant whites being racist against blacks.  I beleive that that assumption is racist in itself.\n\nI am white and grew up in a primarliy Mexican community.  I can spend hours talking about the racsim I experienced at their hands.  \n\nThere are more reasons than can be answered here but one big one is that the media is so obsessed with the differences in groups instead of their similarities.  They are quick to point out an ethnicity or race when doing a news report.  They also only show one side to racism (whites against blacks) instead of all sides because it is politically correct to do so.  After hearing the same thing over and over you tend to believe it.  People then become distrusting of those that are different from them.  If the media left race alone people would get along better.\n\nAnother big reason is that activists (Nativo Lopez, Jesse Jackson, etc.) are so quick to scream racism at every perceived injustice.  This puts people off and causes them to not care about the other groups.  Hell, if I'm going to be called racist just for being white then why should I ever do anything to help anybody outside of my race (i.e. Hurricane Katrina)?  \n\nBasically I say quit pointing out the differences and everyone will get along better.
698726
Depends. Not all people that others think are racist are actually racist.
340453
racism is taught by other racists--it is a learned behavior which is often passed down through many generations of other racists. People close their minds to the differences in people,their society and cultures. Somebody will hear a statement like,"all the Mexicans are taking away American jobs", and without questioning,will take the statement at face value,and infect their kids with it too. Maybe someone had a grandfather who fought in Okinawa,and now they are racist against all oriental people--thinking they are all Japanese. Racial slurs also are passed down,and often mimicked by somebody who really does not even know what they mean. It is ignorance and stupidity,pure and simple!! Be careful that you do not form a stereotypical opinon of Americans,because some of us will not tolerate racism,bigotry or ethnic/religious stereotyping near us,or our families!!
306283
It is the other way around. I think black people are racists to white people. They exclude themselves. B.E.T televsion for example. White people dont have W.E.T.
416451
People are afraid of what they don't know. They are also afraid of change. \n\nThey think "If we all start loving everyone, regardless of race, creed or color, why then, we'd all be equal! And, goodness, we can't have that!" \n\nA person's quality is never determined by their skin color, but by their actions... by their heart. Until everyone realizes this, hate will exist. Please don't let it get you down. You just love with all your heart, and do what you know is best. Meet stares with a smile. Meet hostility with a soft word. Take the wind out of their sails. \n\nBest of luck you and your girlfriend!\n\n(and, for the record, I'm as white as I can be... but I know that people are just people, no matter what)