How racist is the South in the U.S.?
The difference between the south and the rest of the country is segregation. No, not the segregation that ended in the 60s, a more modern segregation. This kind of segregation is not official and government backed like the real segregation of the 60s but it's very real in its own rightFirst you have to know where the black population is concentrated. This what a map of the United States with the areas of highest concentration of blacks looks like.The south land, Bible Belt, is where most blacks live in America. Thats important to keep in mind here.Here's a list of the most segregated cities in the united states, the top 1010. Los Angeles, California9. Boston, Mass8. St. Louis, MO7. Cleveland, OH6. Miami, FL5. Philadelphia, PA4. Chicago, IL3. New York City, NY2. Milwauki, Wi1. Detroit, MiOnly one those cities could be considered in the south (Miami). This is not an attempt to measure racism, but it gives some context here. Blacks live amongst whites in the south, they don't in the north. This isnt so much an answer to your question though, like i said, just context. I do think there are more outright open racists in the south, the kind that would be more likely to be "violent racists" as i would call them. But the fact is that racism is a problem throughout the country. Northerners are more likely to be the kind of "covert racists" who wouldn't dare express their racism aloud, but lock their cars when a black guy walks by, or are scared to even interact with the few blacks they see in their daily lives. Its a different kind of racism. Ive heard many blacks say they prefer the south's racism like Danielle Simon said. I've also heard many blacks say they faced more discimination in the north.
Why is the south so racist?
ok, it's not the south that is racist...I know it seems like it, but people have certain thoughts all over the US and the world for that matter. About your guy...wow...he's obviously got some issues and I am so sorry you are having to go through this. It seems like he's just after you for sex, because he wont commit to you. You are right, if he really loved you then he wouldnt be pulling this crap. Tell him to talk to his parents about you or you will do it yourself. If you do end up doing it yourself, tell them what he means to you and that despite racial barriers you have found love (if you have found it.) He shouldn't have said that to you and he's going to have to do something phenomenal to make up for it. PLus he called you a lesbian. OMG...I know that his parents are paying for school and all, but seriously love conquers all. Here's my situation...and hopefully you can find some meaning in it. My husband is legally blind. His mother and grandfather are too. And to my family, that was a problem. My Parents did not like that fact that we could have blind children or grandchildren. BUt I love this man and wanted my family to love him to. I learned all I could about his blindness and what it meant and how it affected his life and his families. He and I also talked about how his being blind would affect our marriage and how people viewed us. Gradually I brought back this information to my family and explained to them that just because he was blind didn't mean that we were destined for a life of hardship and difficulties. I told them and they found out that he is a good man and can still take care of his family even if we have to do things differently than a traditional non-blind family. On top of all that, I let them know that his blindness did not both me at all. It wasn't an issue with me. So what I want you to get from that little vignette is not that I see being black as a disability....but that his parents probably do at this point. Go through that story again and replace the word blind, with black. You may understand where I am coming from, and you should also see what he should be doing for the success of your love. I wish you much luck and hope all works out for the best.
The North more Racist than the South?
How many people think that this is true? I was born and raised in the south and recently moved to the tri-state area i.e Paramus, Wayne, Nyc and I have experienced more racism here than in the deep woods of the south. i.e. Miami, Jacksonville,Birmingham, Atlanta, Nashville, the Caorlinas. And honest to God in these areas the people arent rich so I know that It isnt a social bias cause they own 2 family homes and have some stranger living with them. However when I visit more affluent areas the people are nice and I dont feel that stare. For example I went to the Library in a middle class suburb of Jersey and some of the "caucasians" were looking at myself as well as my bi-racial baby cousins very funny and asking us If we lived there... And note that I said some because Im not some Black person who thinks that all white folks are out to get me. I love everyone... but I am just curious because I have this debate often and wanted some outside input. SO is there more racism up north?
Is there still racism in the Deep South?
Hi Michelle. That's who you are. You are not a black woman; you are Michelle. I know this sounds a bit looney, but let me explain. My children are mixed (black and white - a little American Indian in the mix as well). Before we moved to North Carolina in 1998, someone suggested to my then 13 year old daughter that we could encounter problems because of racism in the South. Let me tell you, Michelle: I raised BOTH of my kids to be WHO they are. Like MJ put in his song, "I don't want to live my life being a color." My kids, who are now 29 and 22, have never feared racism. They did not think of themselves as a color. They still don't. When we went to North Carolina, we didn't expect trouble in this regard, thus we didn't have any trouble in this regard. When someone is confident of who they are, the person exudes confidence. Confidence brings respect. Michelle - you are Michelle. You are not a color. You are a young lady with the talents and skills and personality you have. Be Michelle. You will be fine. We didn't end up staying in North Carolina, but for other reasons. One thing, and I have to be honest - without Northern infiltrators, Southerners would be LOST. If you haven't seen "My Cousin Vinny" - please do so.
Are the southern states still racist states?
In today's generation I think the north is more racist because we don't have white guilt but we still half to deal with the violence and ignorance done by minorities are thanks for fighting to end slavery is black people mugging us when were walking at night minding our own business un greatfull lazy bastards and Hispanics are no better with their gang bullshit