Why Are Mexicans So Racist

Do you have racist views against Mexicans? If so, why?

I feel the need to educate my fellow Americans about how the U.S. government scapegoats Mexicans because of an earlier question on Y!A.

The U.S. Government wants people to think Mexicans hurt our economy, when in fact they make it better. If the economy is doing poorly, they want you to point the finger at Mexicans. Did you know they did this to Irish? And to other new immigrant groups in American history?

The U.S.Govt provide thousands of temporary visas a year to Mexico because we NEED cheap labor. Without cheap labor, our produce would be sooo expensive. Besides, our borders could keep out Mexicans if the govt wanted them out, but they don't.

The U.S. has institutionalized the Mexican work force, further making Americans feel superior to them. Do you wonder why are so many of them in these lower paying jobs? Ask middle aged Mexican-Americans their experiences with counselors in highschool. Many of them were pushed to go into agriculture or maid jobs, instead of college.

Why are Mexicans in the L.A. area so racist?

Well, I'm an American of Mexican decent born in Chicago. My parents and grandparents were born in the USA. I've never been to LA, but I do have cousins there. They seem to be holding onto their Mexican heritage more than in places like Chicago. They consider themselves Mexican not American. And I'm sure not ALL of them are racist. My cousins are not I know for sure. They are God fearing, good citizens and proud to be American.

I speak Spanish (not great), but only when I encounter someone who doesn't speak English. I don't think of myself as Mexican, I'm American. I have an American flag flying on my house and celebrate the 4th of July, not cinco de whatever. I listen to Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Who. I love Italian food, Chinese food and yes, Mexican food. My wife is of German decent. I have aunts and uncles who are not of Mexican decent too.

So I guess it boils down to the fact that they have not assimilated into American culture. If you cling onto your old culture then it's hard to accept the new one.

Oh, I'm currently living in England.....I think I'm the ONLY person of Mexican decent here! :P

Why are MEXICANS so racist? They think their RACE is entitled to breaking laws that others races must obey!!?

For ENGLISH press ONE! It's because we are so stupid for all allowing them to get away with pushing us around. It's just a matter of time that there will be a Mexican/American Revolution. And it's going to very, very bloody! But sometimes you just can't communicate. Especially, here in the USA when you go to a Barber Shop and the operator has to talk to you thru an interpreter. But in Asian countries, the operators there are all quite fluent in English. This is why I like Asian people so much .... Especially the Filipinos. They are so polite and very smart ... And eager to learn too. We should never have to Press ONE for English here in the USA. This is an English speaking country. I am ready to offer my life for my country (again!) to prove it ... We need to get our country back. That's a fact. All the Labor Unions now are run by Mexicans ... In their native tongue! Many of the classrooms in Vietnam and India speak English. Hell, most all of the teachers in Los Angeles have to teach in Spanish or get their butts sued or fired! But it's no one's fault but our own. A lot of people are going to die. It's going to be very, very bloody! I'm sorry but it's a fact!

Why are Mexicans so racist against poor indians?

I was calling on a plant in Oklahoma that was manned by Mexican nationals. The managers were making jokes under their breath and laughing at some of the workers; mocking their Spanish and their small body size. I asked them why they were teasing these men and they both said "you think they are Mexicans but they are ONLY Indians" I was surprised at the condescending and racist tone.

I asked a former Professor who worked as an Ambassador throughout Central America and Mexico about this. He said that although Latin Americans tend to exaggerate the accomplishments of the ancient Indians they are treated poorly and racism is worse than I could ever imagine.

Although there are instances of racism in America, I am convinced that we are the only country in the world that is trying to rectify the situation. Every other country points fingers at the USA while treating their minorities with the lowest of contempt. Just find out how the gypsies are treated in Europe.

I love the way Psi Chi uses a racial slur while denying racism. She has proven the point of the questioner while proving her ignorance.

Why are Mexicans so racist towards blacks, yet they are always trying to compare themselves with blacks?

I think they're just taking customs they're wrong... In Mexico the word ***** isn't a bad word to say to a black person it's basically a way of them showing you respect by recognizing your race

If you were white they would call you cavacha which means white Girl and some people in USA might take offense to that, but in Mexico it's a normal way to greet someone that's white

WHy are mexicans RACIST against Americans?

Here's another example:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Au8V0LSbSyqUHSirdlIoYBTty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20111125153837AAzhzG9

Not everyone has to be a patriot, gosh I am America's biggest critic but you must show some love for your country. Or else why are you here.

Why are mexicans so racist to indigenous and black people?

I lived 4 years in Mexico and I could notice they were very racist to indigenous always laughing at them and making bad jokes and also we had a black teacher who had to left because of many of my racist classmates

Why are we Mexicans so racist and discriminate dark skin?

I am Mexican and I hate how my race is I don't hate my race I just hate the way we are sometimes, I'm not saying everybody is like this but the majority is. We complain about racism agaisnt us but we're the same. We're raised to think that dark skin is ugly,black people are ugly. We have stupid nick names for every race Asian are always "chinos", whites "gringos", blacks "******/mayates/ etc... Theres too many names for blacks. And light skin Mexicans are always better than the dark ones. I'm in the middle a little darker than light. I have always wanted to be lighter because thats what I raised to believe. Even the stupid soap operas always have the light skinned people. I think the word "prieta/prieto" is so negative well it sounds very negative to me, the way I hear people say it makes it sound negative. I'm just so tired of these ignorant racist Mexicans. Sometimes I wish I wasn't Mexican I do love my people but god can we be ignorant! and whites/blacks don't start hating on Mexicans you have your flaws too. I'm just saying because i'm wondering if anybody else feels the same way.