Act your...... race

[Eternal Nightmare]

Racism is a big problem today but the is far from the issue. At my school it is really affends the black students if "A white girl tries to act like a black girl" or " A white boy tries to act like a black boy" and it affends some of the white students to if "A black girl tries to act like a white girl" and so on. I really don't understand what it truly means to be white or for a person to be black. So do you think people should act like their race or whatever.

[Vavavoom ♣]

Well... I think that there is a lot of white/black wanna bes on that planet. And that's bad! ._.
~
There's no need to change...

[Naoki]

I'm weird. It bothers me that white boys act like African American Ghetto people, but I don't mind it when African Americans act like white people.

Maybe I just don't like the ghetto attitude they get :<

[Watch That Pin, Drifloon!]

As much as that's a racial issue, it's more like a clique issue; "Stick with your own group" thing.

People should act whatever the hell kinda way they want too ... as long as it doesn't offend anybody :<

[Manaphy1128]

Even though I don't like it when caucasian's (gotta use the right word) try to act like African Americans, since it's annoying. I mean, even other races will do it. I hate my school since I sometimes don't like how African Americans are streotyped to act like.

[ChrisG14]

People should just act how they want to act, I mean act themselves. Some people may be African American and act Caucasian. That just might be how they were raised and how they normally act. There's no set way to act or to do certain things

[Spaekle Oddberry]

I really hate the 'ghetto' attitude no matter what the race of the person who displays it is. It wouldn't be right to call it 'acting black', because that assumes that it's natural for all african americans to act like they grew up 'in the hood' and that's just stereotyping.

On a seperate note, I don't really like it when people try to fit in to a culture other than their own just because they think it's cooler. There's a difference between appreciating a culture or group of people and trying to be in with that culture/group. It's generally not hurting anyone, no, but it's often taken as a mockery of the culture that's being imitated.

[Kayashi]

People should act the way they want to, or else.

[Natti]

Originally Posted by BlueberryPoffin
I really hate the 'ghetto' attitude no matter what the race of the person who displays it is. It wouldn't be right to call it 'acting black', because that assumes that it's natural for all african americans to act like they grew up 'in the hood' and that's just stereotyping.

I agree completely.

Anyways, I voted for "No.". People should be able to act how they want to but as long as it doesn't offend anyone. I just kind ignore when a "Caucasian tries to act Black", though it happens at my school a couple of times.

[Careful With That Axe, Pichu!]

So do you think people should act like their race or whatever.

What? If you're talking about stereotypical behavior, of course not. In fact, it's such a grave prejudice that the phrase "act their race" is already ungrounded.

[Cosmic Tyrant]

Pretty much. I'm the biggest piece of white-trash I know, and I'm only 33%white. (If that) If i've learned anything in my eighteen years of life, don't let others define you. If you like a certain lifestyle, live it!

[Jaimes]

I know what your getting at, but people are trying to act like one of the stereotypes as a way to fit into social groups.
For example not all black people act 'black', well whats 'black'? some kind of rap artist/street ganster style? Or a boxing style? Or some kind of third world country culture? It applies for other races.
I think that people outside racial group, who want to fit in (for street cred. whatever) by acting stereotypically, are inspired by media industry/peer pressure.
It's not only to fit and be accepted but also to appear different to their own ethnic group. Sometimes however it's just for laughs.

I have a caucasian friend who tries to behave similar to a stereotypical eastern person, sometimes its humorous, but at times it can just appear a little sad, because he's trying to be someone he'll never be.

[Akio123]

I think people should act anyway they want. I'm African American, I like rock and people call me White. They say things like "Act like your race should." That is the type of thing that really annoys me.

[Eternal Nightmare]

I think people should act anyway they want. I'm African American, I like rock and people call me White. They say things like "Act like your race should." That is the type of thing that really annoys me.

Same here my mom tells me that I should listen to rap because almost every AA likes it, I hate rap (not trying to offend anyone who does.)

[steel_pscyho612]

people should act what like what they are. i hate seeing white guys acting like a black guy. It doesn't bother me with girls, b/c well, its all the same with them, but white guys robably act like blacks b/c well, in my school there aren't to many, so maybe they think they should "Fill the void"

[Shiny Umbreon]

So do you think people should act like their race or whatever.

I don't understand how you "act like your race". Your race has nothing to do with your personality, you should know. It's kind of racist to ask this.

[Eternal Nightmare]

Sorry if it sounded racist but I am not a racist I hate
people like that.

[Zazie Rainyday]

It doesnt matter who you act like.
People imitate behaviors based upon their personality. If they feel like a certain behavior is capable of expessing how they feel at the moment then they will use it.
I hate it when people tell me to 'act my own race' because it's my right to express myself how ever I please. I hate stereotypes too. They are so annoying. No two people act perfectly alike. Stereotypes are supposed to be for fictional characters IMO. One should NEVER EVER cast one upon another person.

[Himawarii]

In my opinion,I don't think there's a proper way to act your race. Everyone has diffrent lifestyles,and if it bothers people that's just stupid.
People can act however they want,it shouldn't be made up into such a big issue.However acting like a diffrent race in way to offend them,that's another thing =\

[rock howard]

i'm half mexy and half Italian so I dont know how to act...........

[Akio123]

What is acting like your race anyway? I mean I don't understand why people say things like that. I mean seriously. Why should anyway project a stereotype to make others happy.

[Delano]

i think you should act like YOU not any race or anything like that. you're your own individual and having a stereotype define you just shows shallowness and ignorance. i think.
personally i act differently than i look, and its annoying when people assume my personality to that of how i look. it kinda shows their ignorance.

[Misayu]

I think people should be who they are. I mean I dont like being someone else because I'm special in my own way...everyone is and if we all acted the same, based on race, we would be boring, you know?

[Me2UJus4Free]

I'm weird. It bothers me that white boys act like African American Ghetto people, but I don't mind it when African Americans act like white people.

Maybe I just don't like the ghetto attitude they get :<


Nyu~! As a bi-racial girl who grew up in West Philadelphia, I find the word "African American" funny. You us black people, we don't mind. Black people is fine, plus you'll seriously offend a Pacific Islander if you call them African American.

The reason why another race identify with one not of their own is because they identify with their own race. White man proud to be white these days, because he'll be labeled a racist. While a black man can be proud, and be proud black brother. It's the sad truth. And i hate the whole "act your own race" thing. It's really horrible, because your telling people to act like their race stereotype. You white kids to act like white trash. Which isn't all that bad. Their needs to be exploitation of white trash culture. It's just like ghetto culture only in the trail parks, and 30% more country music.

i'm half mexy and half Italian so I dont know how to act...........

Wear a sombrero, become a plumber, change your name to Mario Jose Lopez-De Niro, join the mafia, get a donkey and a few chickens, wear a wife beater with high socks and a bandanna, pronounce every "j" with a "y", and eat pizza all day.

[steel_pscyho612]

Nyu~! As a bi-racial girl who grew up in West Philadelphia, I find the word "African American" funny. You us black people, we don't mind. Black people is fine, plus you'll seriously offend a Pacific Islander if you call them African American.

The reason why another race identify with one not of their own is because they identify with their own race. White man proud to be white these days, because he'll be labeled a racist. While a black man can be proud, and be proud black brother. It's the sad truth. And i hate the whole "act your own race" thing. It's really horrible, because your telling people to act like their race stereotype. You white kids to act like white trash. Which isn't all that bad. Their needs to be exploitation of white trash culture. It's just like ghetto culture only in the trail parks, and 30% more country music.



Wear a sombrero, become a plumber, change your name to Mario Jose Lopez-De Niro, join the mafia, get a donkey and a few chickens, wear a wife beater with high socks and a bandanna, pronounce every "j" with a "y", and eat pizza all day.

well i'm not saying for people to act their own race, i just hate when white guys act like the stereo like blacks. it annoys me to such a level. I just want people to act as god had intended.

[Me2UJus4Free]

well i'm not saying for people to act their own race, i just hate when white guys act like the stereo like blacks. it annoys me to such a level. I just want people to act as god had intended.

What about a white guy who grew up in "da hood"? He's got a ghetto pass, and he talks the talk and walks the walk.

[steel_pscyho612]

well...i don't know, in a neighborhood like that, the mojorody would be well, blacks, so what other choice would he have? i grow up in a mostly-white neighborhood, so most guys act well...black

[Fallen Angel_Messiah Of Black Roses]

I Don't like it when African Americans have a Ghetto Attitude, Or when Caucassian do it, or when anyone does it.

Example:

I'm at school and I bump into this AA girl,

Girl: You better watch it boy, Stupid!
Me: Sorry
Girl: Don't give me that ***** You stupid Cracka
Me: I said I was sorry
Girl: I'm gonna have my homies get up on your grill, betta watch it.

It's really bad at the school I go to.

[steel_pscyho612]

I Don't like it when African Americans have a Ghetto Attitude, Or when Caucassian do it, or when anyone does it.

Example:

I'm at school and I bump into this AA girl,

Girl: You better watch it boy, Stupid!
Me: Sorry
Girl: Don't give me that ***** You stupid Cracka
Me: I said I was sorry
Girl: I'm gonna have my homies get up on your grill, betta watch it.

It's really bad at the school I go to.

i don't exactly care when chicks act well...black cuz, chicks are chicks, i only care when stupid --- guys start acting like their black.

[Starfish Prime]

Don't ever tell me or anyone else that they should act their race.

My race does not have a specific way of acting, we are not a different species so do not condescend when speaking to me and I will do the same to you.

I'm white.

So?

I'm not a proud white person. I'm just me. I don't give a crap. Who should?

People don't "act black". They act the black stereotype. "I LiiKE FRiiED CHiiKiiN AND LIVE IN DA GHETTO!!!!!!!!!!!"

Don't complain about people acting black until you realize you're being stereotypical even in your statement.

[Akio123]

;2762806']Don't ever tell me or anyone else that they should act their race.

My race does not have a specific way of acting, we are not a different species so do not condescend when speaking to me and I will do the same to you.

I'm white.

So?

I'm not a proud white person. I'm just me. I don't give a crap. Who should?

People don't "act black". They act the black stereotype. "I LiiKE FRiiED CHiiKiiN AND LIVE IN DA GHETTO!!!!!!!!!!!"

Don't complain about people acting black until you realize you're being stereotypical even in your statement.
Thank you, I don't know why people call it "acting black." That angers me to no end.

[Chibi-chan]

Anyone on the planet can tell you I don't act what is expected of me at aaaaall.
I'm thought at first sight to be stereotype, which pisses me off, but I don't hang around those type of people too long. Society that even thinks like that is stupid; there is no personality that defines a person's race. Maybe a race might have a certain ethnical style or cultural way about them, but nothing should be expected of people by the color of their skin.

Oh, about ghetto attitudes, that equally pisses me off when people act like that, African Americans and Caucasians alike. I bet not even one out of ten of those people haven't even experienced a ghetto at all. They think it's so cool to act like such, and I blame the idiot rappers of today, but hopefully this is just a fad, and it'll all go away >:

[steel__pscyho]

Thank you, I don't know why people call it "acting black." That angers me to no end.

when i say "acting black" i'm talking about the stereotype. there is no way to act black, b/c everyone acts different. but the stereotype is saying things like "i'm gangster" or "i'm a pimp" or even "i'm ghetto" personally, i don't see how any of those are now cool. The words gangster, pimo and ghetto, aren't actually nice words, and i don't know how this trend started.

[Spaekle Oddberry]

Oh, about ghetto attitudes, that equally pisses me off when people act like that, African Americans and Caucasians alike. I bet not even one out of ten of those people haven't even experienced a ghetto at all. They think it's so cool to act like such, and I blame the idiot rappers of today, but hopefully this is just a fad, and it'll all go away >:

That's pretty much true. While there are some people I know who are from bad parts of town and act like it, there are also a lot of caucasians living the good life in the nice district with all the big fancy suburban houses, who just think it's funny/cool to say things like 'up in my grill' and 'cracka'. I really don't know which ones are more annoying. :\

[Akio123]

when i say "acting black" i'm talking about the stereotype. there is no way to act black, b/c everyone acts different. but the stereotype is saying things like "i'm gangster" or "i'm a pimp" or even "i'm ghetto" personally, i don't see how any of those are now cool. The words gangster, pimo and ghetto, aren't actually nice words, and i don't know how this trend started.
I know what you meant. Just say the black stereotype then. Plus I meant in general anway...

I don't understand why people at all choose to project a negative stereotype of any race. I mean it's not cool and it's also very insulting.

[DoorToDoor]

People should act what they want... they don't have to act like their race, they should act like themselves..

[Shinji_]

It doesnt matter how you act, as long as you have a good heart and your true to yourself, Heck? Who cares it don't really matter its not the outside its the inside that counts. And around my area theres a certain way to act that makes you "White" There is a certain way that makes you "Black" If you're someone black that lives around my area and you act white your considered an oreo, Black on the outside white on the inside it's kind of sad really.

[Metagross_collector]

i agree. "oreo" isn't used to much in my school, b/c in my area, if your black, your automaticlly popular. Then theres a bunch of white guys who act like the sterotype black. its a huge problem and what makes different color people so special? maybe its b/c all the black guys in my school, act the sterotype black.



DON'T STEREOTYPE IT AIN'T RIGHT!

[Jack O'Neill]

Acting [East] Asian? Yeah, sure. Just what kind of [East] Asian do you want me to act as? Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, Thai, Burmese, Indonesian, Malaysian, Singaporean, or the American stereotype of all [East] Asians in general?

A barrio's a barrio on both sides of the Pacific. I grew up in one, yet I don't look or act the part. I'll leave it at that for now.

[Metagross_collector]

okay...where did that come from? anyway on topic, racism is wrong.

[~*!*~Queen Boo~*!*~]

I know how people feel I am Black/Puerto Rican/Irish and people say I act white (which I am part white anyways) just because I listen to rock music and I say that I hate Rap and Hip hop music because its stupid and makes no sense.


:t354:TG

[Ullion]

As said before, people tend to act in the environment as they grew up in. Which is usually influenced more by their ethnic group than anything; so IMO its more stereotypical than racism.

I personally don't have a problem with this, a person can act however they want; as long as they refrain from breaking the law. One thing that does bug me though (I'm not trying to be racist) is how some people talk. They slur their words in a murmur and I can barely understand them and have to repeatedly ask them "Pardon?". It just gets frusterating, it seems like a whole new language simply because they're too lazy to pronounce letters and words properly instead of in a slurred manor? x:

[Zazie Rainyday]

As said before, people tend to act in the environment as they grew up in. Which is usually influenced more by their ethnic group than anything; so IMO its more stereotypical than racism.

I personally don't have a problem with this, a person can act however they want; as long as they refrain from breaking the law. One thing that does bug me though (I'm not trying to be racist) is how some people talk. They slur their words in a murmur and I can barely understand them and have to repeatedly ask them "Pardon?". It just gets frusterating, it seems like a whole new language simply because they're too lazy to pronounce letters and words properly instead of in a slurred manor? x:
Oh man. I hate that too. I work at a Subway (You know, the one where you get sandwiches) where I get people of all races coming through and nothing annoys me more than them being too lazy to prononce their english words properly so I can understand them. And what really makes me mad is that they turn around and accuse me of being hard of hearing or that I'm not listening to them.

But I do agree with you. No one has the right to define how you should act. Yes, it IS annoying to have someone of any race act like the "black stereotype". But it's their right and I really dont give a dern who they act like.
But then too I can understand why some white people dont act "white" It's because if you act "white" people automatically label you as a racist. Not all of us are racists.
Any person no matter what their race can be a racist.

It's a problem that has haunted humankind for thousands of years.

As I said in my previous post, it's not ok to apply stereotypes to people. In fact it's WRONG IMO.
If stereotypes didnt exist we'd all be much happier.
I'm the type of person that would warmly welcome anyone no matter how diifferent they are to the group. I dont discriminate against people.
I only shun someone if they have treated me badly or if they have wronged me in some other way. And even then I'm a very forgiving person. It's impossible for me to hate anyone for very long. I dont hold grudges.
If more people would quit carrying the grudges from their ancestors and forgive distant past/historical injustices there would be much less racism these days.

There is no proper reason to hate anyone. There never will be.
If you "hate" some one you need to hunt them down and try to resolve your differences. I say try because sometimes people are too stubborn to deal with you and talk the matter over like grown men and women should. And Kids should too. IMO at least.
Talk it over and try to clear up any and all misunderstandings and maybe you'll end up being friends.
Well, there's my opinion.

[Happy Dude]

I'm really Not Sure How somebody Could act "Black" or "White"

[Chuchino]

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I don't think people need to act like the stereotypes stamped on them because of their upbringing or ethnicity. So I vote 'no'.

Racial stereotyping bugs me in general- if you behave in a way because of your ethnic traditions, that shouldn't become 'act your race'. I absolutely don't think anyone needs to feel obligated to "act" this way or that. People shouldn't have to conform, either. It's silly that some people have to behave in a certain way to fit in in the first place; accusing them of 'not acting their race' is just making things worse.

Just my opinion, o'course.

[Warheart]

Dude..what the hell? How can anyone ever be "black," or "white" to begin with?

I don't understand this at all; people adapt to how they were brought up. Just because you have a certain skin color doesn't means you should be subjected into being forced into acting like your Race's stereotype.

There's a difference between trying to act another race, and just being a straight-out poser. You can't act "Black" or "White" unless your trying to match the generalization or how people chose to ortrey certain people based on their skin color.

Dude, this just never made any sense to me anyways, so I just voted with This is a stupid thread. =/

[Manaphy1128]

Well, I forgot what I wrote in my first post, but really, I don't care.

Now on to this subject, people sometimes still try to "act" black (which is totally dumb, frickin retards) by the by. there is no such thing. (I told you they were friggin retards)

You've heard it before. What is white? Do we act like the friggin retards who try to be "black"? Are we total geeks? What the hell is wrong here?

Now hwat is blck? "Gangsta's?" Or just like people becuase everyones a human being? Trye.

What has this world of people come to?

Damn streotypes.....

[sims796]

Let me add my imput. I'm half black/panamainian, and I act however I want too. Some people say I act white. Others say I act too black. While, according to some, I'm soooo spanish. I am whatever I am. I feel like Simon P. Caldwell Jr. III. I am no stereotype. Everyone feels that blacks are gansta. Everone wants to be ghetto. Do they know how it is? I've lived a few places. The ghetto is not as glamorous as rappers make it seem. It truly offends me when I see that.

I now live in a nice neighborhood. Not as quiet as I like, but good. I am a very gentle perdon, so loudness, unlike people THINK I should act, annoys me.

[Shiraishi]

Lol my friends and I always poke fun at racaial stereotypes. XD Thats how stupid we think it is. This is what happened to my friend XD [insert name here] Why can't you dance? [friend]:I'm asian. [insert name here]Oooh.. I lol'd pretty hard.

[sims796]

I'm sorry, but I make light of that as well. My friend calls me a pirate (panama joke) and I say he came from a banana boat (I'm not sure where he's from) cause we don't believe that race should separate us.

[Calypso.]

Racism is a huge problem today...but the worse thing about it is...is that its just getting worse and worse. I don't see how gangster pimp and even the "N" word came to be a good thing or even a erm...COMPLIMENT! Guys acting the stereotype black, saying there gangster, i'm a pimp, i'm ghetto, those terms, aren't even that nice!

[Hungry Homer]

At my school the "White guys" stay with the other "White Guys" and the other races, such as the "wogs" (as they like to call themselves) stay with their own race. No-one ever tries to act different to try and fit into another race or "group". Thats just the way it is at my school.

[Watch That Pin, Drifloon!]

pfft, it's not as if we always called ourselves wogs - it's meant to be a derogative term.

Anywho, this sort race segregation should have stopped years ago. But in the school yard it makes sense I suppose. People become friends with those they share common interests with, and heritage is such a thing shared between many people.

It happens in my school to an extent, but you can't help but interact with your peers.

... omai, I've already posted in this thread like a week ago XDDD

[♥~*Abby*~♥]

pple should b able 2 act... however they want 2. I WISH THE RASCIUM WOULD STOP! i dont say that because im black, im not, but i do have sum very good friends who r.