Is it still racism if the ideas are positive?
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Stereotyping and racism are two different things.  You don't have to be a racist in order to stereotype.  Stereotyping isn't only a negative idea, it can also focus on the positive.  Basically, stereotyping is usually a simple idea, concept, or image and holding that to a particular group of people.  So yes, your statements could fall into a stereotype, even though it is positive, since you don't know if your statements are factual.  Even though you said "most" and "usually", you have not met every single black or Asian person in the world to know if what you're saying is actually true.  Therefore, you hold a certain group of people to an idea/concept/image of yours...and voila!  A stereotype.  That's not necessarily a bad thing as long as you don't start crossing over to the negative.  Everyone at some point in their lives has stereotyped something, whether it be a living or nonliving thing.
441902
haha too true...but some things are better than they used to be...\n-racism has lessened\n-better technology(well that can be looked at in multiple ways)\n\nok so im having trouble thinking of things\n\nits pretty screwed up
358515
It would be impossible for anyone to NOT be prejudice in some ways.  Prejudice is a biased opinion, based on insufficient knowledge.\n\nSo if prejudice is a biased opinion (we all have those) and the opinion is based on insufficient knowledge (none of us knows everything about everything) then it is impossible to be completely free of prejudice.\n\nNow, if you meant racism, that is a whole other issue.  Racism is a belief in the inherent superiority of a particular race or races over others, usually with the implication of a right to be dominant.\n\nRacism needs to be wiped out.  Grouping all people of one race together based on a belief that your race is better is ridiculous.
952965
You may not be a racist at all, just ignorant of the fact that people still experience discrimination. Sharpton, btw, is amusing, if you like political debate and appreciate snappy answers. You should listen to him sometime on a show like Hardball.
1017647
It's not a form of racism. It's a form of prejudice.
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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.
120024
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.
559715
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.
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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.
1187014
Yes, its just a positive and a negative view on the same thing
883346
Yes unfortunately racism still exists towards every race whether it be Asian, Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, and everything else.\n\nPeople fear the unfamiliar.  Unfortunately our society has made seem "okay" to make excuses for hatred.  \n\nWhat I feel is most unfortunate is the fact that the people who are prejudice against others just because someone was prejudice against them for some reason or another.  People cannot seem to grasp the concept which we all learned (hopefully) as a child; two wrongs don't make a right.  Meaning being prejudge against one race because someone has been prejudge about your preference or race is not right.\n\nIn cases of homosexuality I believe it is the same way.  Back in the 80s there was a debate about bi-racial couples marrying and just being together and now it's just the same but two people of the same gender. It's sad but I hope like all other things it will pass.  There is too much hate in this world and I feel it is truly effecting our country as a whole.
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no that doesn't make you racist...   especially if you are just showing pride in your own race and heritage.. your racist when you think a certain race is better, or think another race is inferior to yours, etc.
69310
They eventually do, so that isn't an issue.\n\nFrankly, truly racist people should be made to live long enough to realize that their attitudes are not held by everyone, and it's time to change their way of thinking.
313576
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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Racism is never okay; unfortunately, it isn't as taboo in American culture as it should be. People are still racially biased against many groups and they believe that as long as they aren't making derogatory remarks against African-Americans, it isn't actually racism. These people then pass these believes on to their children who grow up believing these alternate forms of racism are okay. It really is sad and disgusting.
25513
I think if a person isn't educated enough about racism, he/she might not be able to clearly identify it when it occurs. Education is also the only way to fight against racism.
684949
Racism may be discussed on sitcoms, but not in a meaningful way. It is usually just shown as comedy, which may send out the wrong message.