African-Americans?

Question

Are any of you if the opinion that it is the behaviour of a certain amount of black people that may be the primary cause of racism towards you? Do you think it's possible that people are uncomfortable around blacks because of experiences they may have had with other African Americans?

Answer 1

Racism is caused by a lack of respect and understanding for a culture.  When you take an action of a single individual and apply it to an entire demographic that just shows ignorance nothing more.

Answer 2

Why should we all be punished for the behavior of a few? Why should I have to be looked down upon because you may have had a bad experience with some bad black people? How would you like it if you were treated with disrespect by a black person because he has had a bad experience with a white person you've never met? The primary cause of racism against us is prejudice. People may say its some black peoples' "behavior" but that's just an excuse. Any human with a reasonable amount of intelligence will realize that an individual or even a small group cannot represent millions of people. I highly doubt very many white people would like having their character measure the way many black people in America have their characters measured. Its not fun to be stereotyped or blamed for something that is out of your control.

Answer 3

It's probably true of all people of different races, religions, and nationalities. Sometimes people feel comfortable around their own kind, and can be discomforted by being around those who are not like them. It's just human nature. Some humans have certain types of coping mechanisms when they are around people they don't feel comfortable with.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

You say you're not a racist; but, by justifying racism with your own racial stereotypes, your question suggests otherwise. Making the obvious point that not everyone behaves the same does not exonerate you.