Kerry

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    Kerry
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    The reverse is true. I am “technically” Caucasian, but due to my Italian heritage I am very dark (I am also part Irish, Russian and Ukraine). I am often mistaken for Hispanic, American Indian or part African American. I grew up in a predominantly Irish area, so I have been discriminated against because of my dark skin, hair and eyes. I don’t think the hate and stereotypes presented in racism are limited to only those outside one’s own race. It seems to be just as strong within ethnic groups.

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    Name : Kerry, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 29, City : Philadelphia, State : PA, Country : United States, Occupation : Human Resources, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 
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    Kerry
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    The hostility showed to you was wrong. It may be understandable, but still wrong. No one should assume anything about another human being. I believe it should be taken personally. We have to stop racism in all forms! The customer assumed that Larry was a racist and is that any better then if Larry assumed the customer was poor because they were African American. Again, I state the hostility is understandable, but that does not make it right. If I was robbed and beaten by a Hispanic Man and then hated all Hispanic Men, would I be right?

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    Name : Kerry, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 29, City : Philadelphia, State : PA, Country : United States, Occupation : Human Resources, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 
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