Is there a difference between racial profiling and other forms of profiling?
918901
In this politcally correct society, people will say there is, but in reality, it is the same.
167832
Entirely social. Genetically, racial categories don't exist. There is more variation WITHIN groups than there are BETWEEN groups.\n\nAlso, Race and Ethnicity are completely different. Sociorace is how people treat you based on your physical appearance, despite of your language, religion, culture, history, etc.
265078
Here's a sincere answer:  No.  It has nothing to do with race.  Don't believe generalities like that when you hear them.
1047493
No, not legitimately. There have been more than a few attempts for racist motives, but the features that define race are minor superficial adaptations that are subject to heavy selective forces. \n\nThe modern races cropped up within the last 8000 years, well after the departure of archaic homo sapiens and after the evolution of behavioraly modern humans..
89021
Well, if you watch any of the CSI type shows you'll find out that there are tests for ethnicity, but they may not be blood tests.  I think they involve DNA.
193854
Well, I have been discrminiated against and racially profiled. I am a militray wife and been just about every where and because of my fair skin I have been assumed to be Everything but, black. Because they say I "sound" white. Many people are under the assumption that all black people are "brown skinned". NOT TRUE. we come in different shades. I am mixed with Seminole Indian, African American, German and Irish. Despite of my many mixed nationalities I am abdominatly "Black". But, it's ashame to see that people still use the "N" word even within the black community. But, as soon as a person of a different race says it, it's offending. So, why call eachother that. It is a sticky discussion and can go on for years to come.
97296
Sad to say but yes.  Just be careful not to be one of those people.  Remember when people do things that you find to be ignorant or senseless, it has nothing to do with their race but everything to do with the individual's character.  If people can do that then eventually racial profiling will end.  What a day that will be!!!!!
23581
Ofcourse it does.  But not if you mean "matter" in a negative context.  I believe it is our differences that make life interesting.  Certainly, the variations in skin color go far to making us interesting looking.  How boring would  it be if we all looked the same.  Unfortunately, in this world "different" seems to equal "bad", "less-than", or "insufficient".  If you don't equate skin color with the negative, you can experience the beautiful spectrum of the human race, just as you would the plants and flowers in a garden. The completion of the mapping of the human genome may well put the race/color question to rest.  At present, from what I understand, it seems there are strong indications that we're all related in some way. If you only see difference as negative, what a shame for you!  You could be rejecting a part of yourself.
935944
If the action committed is already a crime why should it be more of a crime based on the identity of the victim ?  Does a person of color have more rights than a white male ? I limit the question to white males because the last time I read anything on the subject there had been exactly zero cases of "race" crimes filed against any person of color in America.  It seems that you must be a white male to commit a race crime.\n\nThese types of laws only further racism in America.
352787
There are certain identifiable characteristics that can be found in some blood samples. The most prominent example is Sickle Cell anemia.  \nThat's just from blood. However, from DNA markers, it is possible to identify certain genomes that would give you a pre-disposition to certain races.  It may not be a definative race, but it could narrow down possibilities until you can come up with a high probability.
131072
I think that some countries, such as Canada, no longer ask about race on government documents.  Since we're all members of the human race, I suppose it doesn't matter.
665699
Not while the government institutions make distinctions between the races and give preferences based on racial differences.\n\nThis means affirmative action, quotas, set-asides, lowering of college entrance requirements, etc.\n\nEvery action of government that differentiates between races keeps racial divisions alive.
25653
They aren't the same thing.  Racism is a form of prejudice - while prejudice can entail any number of factors.  Its like asking are apples and fruit the same thing - apples are a kind of fruit, but fruits represent a lot more than simply apples.\nPrejudice can be founded on any number of irrational beliefs, not simply racialist ones...
202543
There is a such thing as "race". It is a way to identify yourself, so you can be categorize for no necessary reason.  You can be White (race) and be Russian, Swedish, Polish, Jewish (ethnicity), but your race is still White. Just like you be can Black, and be Haitian, African, Jamaican.  Affirmative action intentions in the beginning were not the same as it is used today.  Is it still necessary? YES!!! because jobs are not available to everyone equally, despite experience. It's not just a way to help Blacks or Hispanics, it helps women too. However, it has its faults and setbacks, and should be improved upon.
78208
racial/religious/gender profiling
258277
There are.  White history is the norm, so it's just called History.\nWhite entertainment is the norm so it's just called Entertainment.\n\nWhite people have had a longer period of time to arrange college funds and equal rights and are less devastated by the processes.  African Americans are catching up, but still need a leg-up in order to compete. One day, hopefully, there will be no need for either 'black' or 'white'......we shall have all blended together and be truly equal.
753351
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.