Why is there so much racism at Des Moines Universit Medical School???
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You're going to have to help me on this one...I live within 40 miles of Des Moines, and have never heard of a Des Moines University. (???)
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Racism against Mexicans alive and well on campus\nIt was my first day in college. I was extremely nervous. I knew college was not going to be easy for me, especially because I had been in the United States for just three years, and I did not speak English fluently. However, I was optimistic and knew I was going to do my best to succeed. \n\nWhen I got to my first class, there was just one student sitting in the last row. As I entered the room and sat in the second row, I said "Hi" to the girl, but she did not answer. I felt very stupid for talking to someone I did not know. The rest of the first day was the same. I could not understand why many other classmates would ignore me but would talk to the other guys and girls in the class. It was almost as if I did not exist. As the semester progressed, their behavior did not change. On the contrary, they began to avoid me in a very clear way. \n\nThe day after the first exam, I was nervous; I had studied a lot for the test. Before the teacher began giving back the tests, he said there had been only one A in the class, and that he would like to say the name of the person who had gotten it so everybody could congratulate her. When I heard my name, an overwhelming feeling of happiness invaded my body; my efforts had paid off. That same day after class, I was walking through the halls, when I heard two of my classmates talking. \n\n"How is it possible that the Mexican had gotten an A," one of them was saying. \n\nWhen I heard the word Mexican, I got closer to hear the rest. \n\n"I think that she cheated," said the other girl. "There is no way a Mexican could have done better than I if she had not cheated. She doesn't even speak English."\n\nI was labeled as a Mexican, and I understood what it meant that day. I understood why all the students in the class had ignored and avoided me in the past. I realized something I had not thought about before. I realized that I was the only Mexican student in a class of white Americans. I also realized that they did not think of me as a peer, as a woman, or even as a human being. All they were able to see was the fact that I was Mexican, and based on that label, they judged me. It was hard for me to accept that being labeled as Mexican could have such a bad impact on the way people think of me.\n\nThere is probably nothing in this world I am more proud of than being Mexican. I am proud of my background, my cultural heritage and the language I speak. I had always thought that being labeled as Mexican would always make me feel happy. My feelings about being labeled as Mexican changed the day I heard my classmates talking about me. It occurred to me that when people used the label to describe me, they were not able to see my qualities. They did not see that I was a good student and had worked very hard to get an A on the test. \n\nBeing labeled as Mexican fits me. I do not mind people using it to describe my cultural background, but when people use it to make a negative judgment of me, it makes me very mad. Yes, I am Mexican and I am very proud of that, but when people look at me, I want them to think of me as a woman and as a human being who wants and deserves to be respected.\n\nIt is very hard for some people to understand the reality in which people of minority descent have to live in. This is the best time to start thinking about how people from other cultures feel, and this will be a better world to live in as a result \n\nChavez is a senior in psychology. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the Daily Egyptian.
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My thoughts on racism?\n\nI think that racism is horrible.  \n\nIt does seem as if we are the only country (USA) that has continued to do this.\n\nI hate it.  Racism is bad.\n\nI was and still am an overweight white male.  I grew up in Anaheim, Ca where there were no Hispanic people except for one family.  I made their kid my friend.  He was great.\n\nMy father's friend Van Foust (God rest in peace) had an Asian wife name Rikki.  I loved her because she treated me like a person.\n\nI lived in Puerto Rico where everyone was Hispanic.  They were so nice to the little "blond hair, blue eyed" child.\n\nI had a black friend names Stan Domino.  He and his brothers all bowled in my bowling league.\n\nI had a Vietnamese girlfriend.\n\nI had many Middle Eastern students.  They were like the Americans. \n\nI grew up with people who treated me like a was a people (?!).\n\nI respect that there were nice to me and I was nice back to them.\n\nRacists are idiots who have no idea that they live in a world of different people of different color and different sexual preference.  They are now a minority that needs to shrink out of all society.
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Much has been family (up bringing) , then neighborhoods , schools , friends, lack of knowing we're all equal.One group feeling they aren't treated fairly.Then another yelling they aren't ...What's bad is when someone takes advantage of being a race , that offers employment , education and don't respect the opportunities offered or abuses them.And there are a few such races that are offered more ,so we (America)can try to balance the employment and schools.Still another area will complain . I 've done for myself and many others have as well .I don't dislike anyone but mean people.And they are plenty ,so all races should get together and try to end the hate. Sounds nice ,but history has shown hate at the beginning of time.
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I totally understand what you're saying.  I have always wondered what would happen if somebody started a college fund for underprivileged white students...their mind is also 'a terrible thing to waste.'\n\nAs to your question, I do think that with the direction that things are going, we are going to soon need an advocate organization to protect our rights.\n\n...and how can oneinka possibly say that 'people of color' can't be racist???  What an idiotic thing to say.  Blacks and Hispanics and Asians and etc.. are just as racist as any white is/could be.  Social status has nothing to do with the determination of whether or not an individual/group has the propensity to be racist.  Come on oneinka, get a grip!!\n\nAnd how can
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No. Being racist at my school would make you a social outcast. Our school is big on diversecity and holds a show every year that sells out to celebrate it.
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Any school that was "a good all White school"  did their students a dishonor.  There certainly was nothing good about it.  U r ignorant because they cheated u out learning about other races and people who u would have to work or deal with in society.  U may not be racist but ur question ran along those lines and there r many folks wondering what ur true ideals and beliefs r when u ask such a thing.  That again shows ur ignorance.  I pray u learn more about this world u share with other human beings no matter what color, nationality, or creed.  God Bless u.
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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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I'm not sure, but it really bothers me. I think it's mostly the current political climate. Scapegoating minority groups, whether racial, social, or whatever, is just a way to distract people from the real and serious problems going on elsewhere.
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Because an all white college would be "discrimination," while an all black college is not.  Makes PERFECT sense, right?  It's all political correctness.
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I think it has definitely gone down a bit.  But it could still go down more.  I'm a minority and even though I go to a school that seems like it doesn't discriminate on the outside, it still does.  I'm waiting for the day that the outside of my school will match the inside.\n\nBut till then, racism can still go down a lot.
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I think you should talk to the person and the professor after everyone discusses the ratings. Yeah I been in your shoes, what i think it is that some people are just racist or don't like a person for some underlying reason. But you SHOULD talk to BOTH afterwards
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I get so tired of it.\n\nListen to this...\n\nTwo males came into my job and tried to pass counterfiet money and they said I was racist. They were black, Im white. WTF!\n\nThey were the ones doing bad things so why am I being called racist. Man its getting old being a young white person. I bet its real hard for every race though.\n\nI WANT TO BE PURPLE!
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They all are challenging depending on what color your skin is and what they are looking for at the time you apply. The college has to be politically correct now days. Intelligance and abilities aren't the only thing you will need by any meens. Read the subsequent article.
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i agree i mean i go to a school with the main population being blacks and everyone else is hated upon except them. it is unfair, even if your not even racist to them they are to you. its so messed up, and then when they fail all there classes because they dont care they get there grades changed saying "you teachers made us fail because we are black and you people are racist!" i hate it! i wish we could fix this racism thing so NO one would be treated differently for any difference that they may have from others around them.
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No, racism is a horrible thing. However, I do think in general, we live in a society where people judge others far more on surface appearances. It really is sad.
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ignorance and racism.