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I think we all know the answer to that. It has certainly been discussed often enough, here on aka and in the media. There are some though, who like to loudly shout "RACIST" at others. They themselves, wish to appear caring and loving toward every other nationality, color, religion and yet, they will be quick to lash out at others and judge THEM to be racist....a case of I'll get them before they get me! Donald Trump is a fine example of that! People who behave like that, are just plain phoney in my opinion.

8 years ago. Rating: 9
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Well seeing as i have been called a racist by someone on AKA,i will give my understanding of racist,first up i agree with The Duck,,i do not dislike people because of their colour,if i did i reckon you could call me racist,however their are certain cultures within this world that i do not particularly like..and i do not want that culture to become predominant in my country,,that i believe is not racist,,my country is the same as my home,and i should have the right to chose who i let into either,,the same as other countries have the right to refuse me if i do not measure up to their expectations..and as the main concern these days is about muslim immigration,and again it is not racist to want a strong questionaire to try and avoid the wrong types entering my country,and that is not RACIST..Sorry about being long winded Bob,it is the only way i could answer your question..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..

8 years ago. Rating: 7
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the answer is simple. Ignorance. Pure and simple. 

8 years ago. Rating: 7
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I am a racist because I dislike obama, black lives matter, and other race baiting celebrities . I don't mind being called that if that is what it is . As the black supporters of these people say. I guess I am racist against the scumbags of society. I'm feeling pretty good about it too. Thank you. Just so you know, I have been called a Hebrew slave driver, violating civil rights, all because making convicts work. Is it racist to say I enjoy watching convicts pick cotton by hand ?

8 years ago. Rating: 7
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....influence, experience/s and attitude 

8 years ago. Rating: 6
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 Instinctive reaction for species protection- It is natural to relate to those who are similar in our own image and likeness and too feel comfortable with those that look and reflect who we are in appearance and behaviour. Humans naturally feel threatened when things we cherish most such as our culture, territory, family, and our identity are in danger of being harmed. Racism is what a humans natural reaction in order to protect all of this. Anything that is not the same as one group of people is immediately perceived as inferior and prejudice (forming your own opinion on a person).

Fear of loss and displacement (FEAR)-  Humans naturally seek to protect their own kind, which means they fear for any loss of what makes them who they are; it can be anything including our jobs, status, territory, possessions, personal significance and even our own identity. Humans fear being replaced by anyone who is seen as more appealing and desirable than what they are. When someone is replaced by a person who is better than what they are which makes them feel unworthy. Fear is one of the biggest contributors of racism especially from loss, which causes a person to see difference between the two people and is seen as threatening of what as what they see as their rights. 

Ignorance (The condition of being uneducated, unaware or uniformed)-  What continues racism is ignorance in the world. If a person grows up doing a particular thing their whole lives and everyone else around them does the same thing, it is seen to be right even if it is morally wrong it may be to another human being that does not share the same outlook on life. A group of people will not see anything wrong with their actions because they see their actions as correct. The only way to stop this ignorance is through education and awareness of their actions and what the consequences may be. Until a person’s ignorance is educated, it will continue to thrive racism.

Lack of self love, feeling of unworthiness and desire to feel superior- People who are the most racist tend to be people who lack confidence, self esteem and most of all self love.  A racist person throws all their negative feelings onto others that are seen as weak and vulnerable. When a person truly loves himself or herself and appreciates who they are as a person, they can appreciate others as well. Racism comes from the feeling of being worthless, being victimised, and lacking the opportunities others may have.  These feelings of being a ‘failure’ means that person needs a scapegoat to make themselves feel better; usually this being a person that is weaker than the racist. Racist human beings tend to feel insignificant, isolated, wronged and unloved, and they feel comfort in blaming others. A cause of racism is not a social act but is an individual act. The causes of racism begins with an individual person and can only be fixed by addressing an individuals actions.

http://catholicismandracism.weebly.com/causes-and-effects-of-racism.html

Hope this helps.

8 years ago. Rating: 5
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I don't get accused of being racist, but I can tell some people think I am , mainly because  I speak my mind on immigration. But they have got me wrong I have people who I would call friends  who are black, my nephew married an Indian girl,I don't like her but it's nothing to do with where here family came from, she's just a bossy b****.  I am against taking in more immigrants because we are over full already, and also because of the terrorist risk. If that makes me a racist ,so be it .

 

8 years ago. Rating: 4
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racists come in all colors. Plenty of the black women I've worked with have bashed white people right in front of me 

8 years ago. Rating: 3
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