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Being an African American, I see it as a problem. It is discouraging to see all these hit shows and no one who looks like me on any of them. People think we’ve reached ‘equality’ just because black shows have been created to combat their absence on TV. But that’s not true. I don’t think the shows are true to reality. The shows starring African Americans were created because of the lack of dominant roles for African-American actors and actressess. If there were black people on shows like Seinfeld and Friends, then there would not be as much of a need for Martin and Moesha as there is now.
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Name : Christine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 19, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,My husband has dreadlocks, and I don’t find it offensive to see people of different nationalities wearing them. I do, however, think it should be given a different name. The white people I have seen with dreadlocks have really nasty hair, and it seems (and smells) like they never wash it. That is not what it is about. Most black people have the type of hair that is very curly (nappy) by nature. That is why they call it ‘locking up,’ because if you stop combing your hair and twist it, eventually it will get so nappy that it ‘locks’ together. Most white people’s hair will not do that. If you can take them out later, they are not real dreadlocks, because the hair was not locked in the first place. If my husband wants his hair in a different style, he will have to cut all of it off and start again. Perhaps that is why some people are offended by the idea. P.S.: As far as the whole Rasta thing, I have no idea about that.
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Name : Christine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 19, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,I think it is often for the same reason that people come to Y? Forum: because people want to know different things about different races. If you can ask and answer these things intelligently, I think it is great to be able to discuss our differences. I don’t think it is a bad thing because it helps everyone understand each other better. That is a big step to this society becoming hate-free and understanding.
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Name : Christine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 19, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,I think those are the people you come in contact with. It is not the same for members of every race. Just as no two people are the same, no two members of the same race are the same.
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Name : Christine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 19, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,I have that exact problem. I hate it when people want to say that you are not ‘black enough’ if you accept people and things from all cultures. I think it should strengthen your bond with your fellow Americans, and also with your culture. In my opinion, it makes me a stronger African American because I can see other cultures’ differences and embrace them. But I am also aware of and love my heritage very much. When people say things like that to you, explain to them that black people are just like everyone else, and that we can like System of A Down just as much as anyone, because we are Americans and we can do that.
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Name : Christine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 19, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,I used to really hate it when a guy asked for oral sex. But now that I am married, I do it to please my husband. I don’t like it as much as he likes returning the favor, but I like to see him happy and satisfied. If you think of it that way and really care about the person, I think you kind of learn to enjoy it, or the benefits that it brings. But when it all comes down to it, it is a personal choice.
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Name : Christine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 19, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,I think that it is easy to belive that skin color is not the reason for certain things when you (most likely) do not have to face this for yourself. What I want to know is what those people should do who are discriminated against because of there skin color. You addressed the people who do not have faith in themselves, but what about those who have a legitimate claim? I don’t think that I have ever been turned down for a job because of my skin color, but I have experienced discrimination. So what if it is about color?
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Name : Christine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 19, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,Let’s face it, sometimes it is a racial thing. I don’t think some people can tell, but when you pay attention, you can catch it. For example, I was dating a person who was of another race, and whenever we went places together, people would stare. At first he didn’t notice. But once I brought it to his attention, he started to see what I was talking about. Some of these people may not have been staring at us because we were an interracial couple, but then again, some of them were. If you don’t believe me, go somewhere with someone of another race who is of the opposite sex and observe the people around you. You will see what I am talking about, too.
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Name : Christine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 19, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,I think it is a matter of personal preference. None of the men I have dated have had a problem with it. I think that once upon a time, it used to hold some water, but not anymore. Blacks, whites and everyone else can do just about the same things in bed . . . and most will!
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Name : Christine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 19, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,Nigger is a racist term. When people started using the term again, they put the A on the end and said that now it means friend or homeboy. Either way, both are very offensive words, and I hate hearing them out of anyone’s mouth. If you look in the dictionary, it has the definition of ‘nigger’ as a lazy, ignorant, shiftless person. So that is the only way that I can see the word being used.
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Name : Christine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 19, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,I think people view themselves as victims because they don’t want to own up to some of their responsibilities. Black people do it, just like teenagers do it. When something is not going right in your life, for some people it is natural to blame everyone else but themselves. I am African American and choose to view myself as the opposite of a victim, because when you are a victim, you are giving someone else power over you and your life. If more people would take control of their lives (all types of people) I think there would be less of this victimization.
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Name : Christine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 19, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Upper middle class,
