Waldo Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Just watched the Stephen Lawrence documentary, discussing racist in the UK, in the police, and if things are improving at all (the program suggested that they were). Anyhow, a black girl was saying she felt everyone was racist, to a degree, in that they feel more comfortable mixing with other people of the same ethnicity as themselves. I think I agree with her; but, I'm wondering, why exactly is that? Is it something inborn? That we feel safer around people who are similar to ourselves? Or is it learned, part of the socialisation process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Lots of people have human friends and sexua relationships with people from different ethnicities. I don't think therefore that everyone is racist. I think as humans we stereotype others, that is automatic. But when we get to know people those stereotypes are challenged, and we change our views. Some children often pick on those who they see as different, but it is by socialisation and experience they learn to accept difference as normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bypassblade Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Racism is a very emotive issue, no need to say more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppet2 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Why do expats all like to live in the same community in Spain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Why do expats all like to live in the same community in Spain? I'm not sure they do..I know lots of ex-pats who don't live in Spain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Racism is a very emotive issue, no need to say more I think I know what you mean, it's a kinda risky topic. I don't know if I'm racist; but if I'm honest, I would have to say I feel more comfortable with people close to my own ethnicity. Maybe it's a taboo topic though, and not something people would readily be open to discussing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speleo1 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 the aussies dont like poms it goes on forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Just watched the Stephen Lawrence documentary, discussing racist in the UK, in the police, and if things are improving at all (the program suggested that they were). Anyhow, a black girl was saying she felt everyone was racist, to a degree, in that they feel more comfortable mixing with other people of the same ethnicity as themselves. I think I agree with her; but, I'm wondering, why exactly is that? Is it something inborn? That we feel safer around people who are similar to ourselves? Or is it learned, part of the socialisation process? Does wanting to mix with people like yourself make you a racist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyzuma Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I believe the government uses its media puppets to actually create tension, divide,rule then they have control, race is the one single issue where people today feel as though they are treading on eggshells. Heaven forbid we should all get on,we may even start to vote and get rid of the mainstream parties, who are little more than a crime syndicate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Does wanting to mix with people like yourself make you a racist? I think it's a matter of degree. Some people are mildly racist; they feel more comfortable and safe around people of their own ethnicity; and feel less comfortable around people from different ethnic groups. Extreme racism, I would think is where people go out of their way to be hateful or harm people from other ethnic groups. I would say it's all racism though, just a matter of degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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