Why do we still have ignorant people in this world that would not admit that they are racist?
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Our society's 'etiquette' now leans towards 'not being racist' as the ideal. In past generations this has not been the case, and it's only been a few years, really, since segregation was the norm. It's 'hip' to be non-racist, and those who ARE racist know this and do what they have to in order to fit in to our society. It's almost scarier than blatent racism, because you don't know it's fermenting inside of some people unless you're really observant. However, 'among their own'...whatever and wherever that is, racists carry on with their racist jokes, and hatred. \n\nIn the past, racists were the norm could display their racism freely and without scorn, but now, only a couple of generations later, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who choose to follow the tradition of hatred towards those with different skin than their own, must do it in secret or be ostracized. Not only that, there are laws now that we didn't used to have. In most work places today, to admit and freely display one's racism would cost a person their job. \n\nIt's going to take generations upon generations to even make a dent in the mindset passed down by racists of the past. The more we model non-racism, and the more we inform them, and the more we display our acceptance of ALL of us on this planet, the more likely racists will be to 'come around' and join us, and if they don't, their children probably will in spite of them. \n\nYour question is a good one. Those who respond like a hammer missed your emotion completely. Good day to you! :o)
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People can be brainwashed to become racist.  Their ignorance clouds their thoughts and they take it out on other groups. Some people use sterotypes to generalize about other races.  It is a shame.  \n\nAmerica is a melting pot and sometimes conflicts between groups arise.
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Because the world is filled with ignorant people. Unfortunately, i find people that are this ignorant very difficult to change there mind. I mean if your racist, what can be said to change your opinion. And if your sexist, well your even dumber!! The reason there is racism and sexism purely comes from history. We need to change the opinion of our children, so the future may not be filled with such stupid people. I teach my son that it doesn't matter your color or sex, we are all the same. All capable of the same thing!
1034293
Because some people are ignorant hypocrites.
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I would state that racist people do know they are racist. I am sure that they also know to what extent they are discriminating. Also, the whole world does not have a poor opinion of black people. \n\nI am a young (20), white female. I love people of all races. I don't think your color constitutes your character. Though, there are white people who makeup the void of "white trash" and there are black people who makeup the void of "black trash." We, the educated race, have to deal with this on a daily basis. Just because you are black and I am white doesn't mean that we are different. You are educated, as am I. You are a loving, caring woman, as am I. Our skin tones may differ, but you have to look past that and judge on the content of character. The people in this world that can not do that, then to hell with them girl, I've got your back!
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You shouldn't assume that all white people are racist.  Making assumptions and accusations about people based on the color of their skin is racist in itself.
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how rude.  i will never understand why people want other people to know how racist they are.
950783
I agree with you 100%, a lot of people are still driven by stereotypes, and hate. Some people may find their questions amusing. Some people may not have had the opportunity or desire to understand people. There really isn't much difference amongst people of different races or genders. We all need to eat, we all need shelter, we all long for love and acceptance. We all get sick, we all bleed. We all use the toilet. Let's broader our horizons and ways of thinking we are all humans trying to live, period.
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I don't believe people are racist.I truly think they are fearful of what my happen when they let there enter self take over with feelings that make them say and do fearful things . You do have to say a lot has happen.Give them time to get to know you and see if you still feel the same way .Are maybe them are the people you just need to still away from.
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Because ignorant people are teaching ignorant people ignorant things.\n\nOh, and also because, as much as humans want to believe otherwise, we are still ANIMALS.  We see something, and we either want to kill it, love it (mate with it), or fear it.  Those different than ourselves generally fall within the "fear it" category.\nEducation can change this, as will socialization of races.\n\nRemember, ignorance breeds ignorance.  We need smart people to stop the cycle.
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Some people cannot resist an opportunity to display their ignorance.
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People are ignorant.  And those ignorant people like to spew their BS to feel better about htemselves, becasue not only are they ignorant, they have low self worth and need constant reassurance that they are better than everyone else.  It's a sickness of sorts if you ask me.  And every race, religion, "color" is guilty of it.
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They are raised and taught to think that way. Also, their experiences may make them racist as well. I must admit that there are certain racial groups taht I am cautious around because of my experiences with them. I won't discriminate against them, but I do keep my guard up at times.
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Because when you are different people need a reason to judge you because it makes them uncomfortable.  Rather than accept that we are all of the human race people need a scapegoat for things that they don't 'agree' with.
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They feel bad about themselves in some way.\n\nI applaud you -- I hope you speak up and out when the conversation turns racist.  Then you are really shedding light on the problem.
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Because no matter how much we want to believe that racism doesn't exist anymore, it does! Nowadays it is just more subtle. It really sux!
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yes i there still is. but it is in little dribs and drabs here and there. People are so afraid to be out and out racist that they say and do things quitely. For instance they may not give a black person as much work because they think they are lazy and not dependable. They may not serve them at a resturant because they think they won't get a tip. (See the question about black people at resturant). What makes me mad his how white people get mad when we say that actions against us are racist. but what they don't seem to understand is that if you are so upset that we play the "racecard" then stop dealing it! know the reason why we feel the way we do  and have some empathy. Look I am not blaming todays white youth for the problems of slavery. but if you know the history you would try to change it!