Does racism still exist?

If only it didn't! I remember many instances of racism I encountered as a Jewish child in a southern town. When my high school was ordered to integrate, in the 1960s, we got one black boy and one black girl, and the principal called that integration. By then, they'd removed the full-wall signs from the parking lot sides of the fancy hotels on Miami Beach that said, "No Jews, dogs, or Negroes Allowed!" There were still separate restrooms and water fountains for blacks and whites, and I don't think anyone black ever found a good restaurant that wasn't all booked up before they tried to get a reservation. Has that changed? Only somewhat! There are a lot of mixed-race couples in Miami now, and a lot of multiracial people, but they still get hasseled constantly. There's also reverse discrimination, by which blacks have opportunities others would like but can not get in on. When filling out as form that asks for race, I often fill in, "human," but I'm always asked, not very politely, to change it. May we all join in the human race and discard the other designations before long!

We have made some progress over the past fifty years but I believe that there is still racism today. I'm hispanic and I still see racism against many races. When I do see this I am really saddened and just get really mad because it's really stupid. When I met someone from another race I don't act mean towards them and treat them differently. I like learning about other people and their culture and stuff so I just try and find out more about them instead of alienating them.

I don't think racism can be banned completely from society, but we have made tremendous progress. The fact that there are laws prohibiting racism is one of the big steps forward, and a police force and government that don't close their eyes for it but take action. I do hope someday racism can be totally banned, but I'm pretty sceptical it will totally fanish. As long as we can keep it down that's allready a very good thing, and we have to keep fighting making this world a loving and safe place for everyone.

Sadly, this is all too true. In the United States of America, we will be having an election in November for a new president, and most people will not vote for Obama because he is black. Our country is evolving from racism, slowly, but sooner or later, we have to all come to the conclusion that we are all human and that we all bleed red, and that we all have common goals. Hopefully, in twenty more years, racism will, hopefully, almost, come to a complete stop.

Unfortunately, yes racism still exists. It seems that people are more "CLOSET RACISTS" than they were years ago. Back even 20 years ago people were more willing to admit that they were racist. Now a lot of those same people will claim to not be racist when in fact they still are.

Oh yes, definitely, racism still exists. You should see some of the posts here...of course you have! I'm a new user and I know that it does exist but I didn't know people could be shockingly so crude and intolerant! I saw a post that said "those f@#%ing muslims should go back to the desert". Racism is definitely alive and kicking. What shocks me more that it seems to be more rampant and alive in the Western countries. I am from South Africa, and while there are some people who are still racist I feel "safer" here, more accepted and free to practice my religion without stares and any preconcieved notions. If I went to France, I wouldn't be allowed to wear my headscarf, if I went to America I stand a good chance of being labeled a terrorist. I always thought the West were more "backward" in that respect, well at least compared to South Africa.

Do you have any doubts? Don't you listen the world news daily? Everywhere fulls are trying to prove their respective racial superiorities, and killing and causing harm to others. Thoughts of racism are inflicted by the politicians and ill-willed people to all countries, societies and even localities -- the very purpose is attempt to churn out some personal or family benefit, which may be the power of ruling, gaining more profit from business etc.

I think we've made progress in the last years. But yes...it does still exist. In the small community I live in...I know it does for a fact. My father is very much against interracial couples, and just about anything dealing with a person of another race. I remember growing up I had a lot of black friends...and my mom actually had to make my dad leave when I had friends over because he was a really big jerk to them. I am trying to raise my kids to look beyond color....but with my dad speaking his mind constantly around them...all I can do is hope that they learn what I am trying to teach them.

racism is still present but it has decreased. We have been taught at school about this issue and we have this mentality that all people from any backgrounds are equal. However, there are still parents who hates other races and teach their children to do the same. Eventually, I believe racism will exist no more but it will require alot of time. As for myself, I am fine with everyone. People who are racist will only have this feeling of hatred inside them. I am not going to pretend my family is super cool as well. My dad is from couth America and my mom is Asian. I do cherish both of my ancesters but some members in my family simply look down on me. When I was in science field, they told me to give it up because someone with latino blood will never become a doctor. That was my aunt. She behaved like this as well as her husband. But her children and i get along very well. So I think it's just the old generation that has to get over it.

Yes, unfortunately racism still exists. I am African American, and for the first 20 years of my life, I had blinders on. I went to school with mostly white students, and was accepted, and actually most of my closest friends were white. I would see the marches on TV for equal equality, and think that that was another world, because I was not experiencing any of that. Then one day, a white woman called me a N#####R, and I thought what is going on. I live in the Northeast, NJ, I have never had a feeling of racist in me, I accept everyone, if we are like minded be it white black red etc I interact. My husband was married to a White lady, her mother offered to pay him if he didn't marry her. Even now, my husband and I socialize and do business with all races. It's been said to me by other Blacks, that I act like I am white, what does that mean????? Racism, is still alive, it is a taught behavior, because you are certainly not born a racist. The media plays a big part in racist as well, example the Obama campaigns, speculating just because a person is black they will most likely vote for him. There are some birds of a feather stick together people out there, and they need to know that they are wrong, it is not an issue of the color of the skin, the agenda and platform is what matters.

Yes unfortunately it still exists. My ex is a racist. One of the many reasons I'm glad he is my ex. (and something I didn't realize before I married him) His favorite expression "everyone otta own one." Makes me sick. He also used to make fun of asians. Now we have two grandaughters who are half asian. I think he finally quit making fun of asians after that. I live in south Texas. There are many mexicans in this area. And while I'm not going to get into a border war discussion here I can tell you that most of the "white" people here are very racist about mexican people. I can't stand that. People are people, regardless of color. I wish the rest of the world could live with that viewpoint.

We have made some progress but there is still alot of racism, a whole lot here in the south where i am from.. and not that far from home if u know what i mean, i hate being around the older ppl in my family b/c its "n***** this and n****** that" and i am not racist at all so that really offends me and i say things to them about it but i guess they are just stuck in their ways and thats how they were raised. i try not to judge anyone, but that is something i think is very stupid and just makes the ppl doing it and saying it seem very ignorant

I think its great that you started this discussion. I do believe their is still racism and probably always will be to some extent unfortunately. I think we must remember though that on the whole most people are not racist. I wish everyone could live on a military post for atleast a couple years of their lives. My husband is in the army and we live in the most colorful neighborhoods in America on these posts. Your Neighbor, no matter what his/her color could be the one next to you in war watching your back. Our children all go to school together and it really is no issue to them. I'm not saying either that it doesn't exist here at all but it does seem to be less prevelant. Your forced to step out of your "comfort zone" and when you do I think you realize "Hey that person is a lot like me!" I am from a "mixed" marriage and we do't focus on either of our races. We just teach our children to be the best person they can be. In my book there is only 2 types of people "jerks" and "nice people"!

It still very much exist.You find it all around you,at work,in public places,everywhere.It is saddening at the fact that especially in South Africa,where I am from they say it is a democratic country.I will say that only to a certain extent.Yes there is still racism in this day and age.Its like you say fifty years ago it was at least in the open whereas now they trying to hide the fact that it will always exist.If racism did not exist or had to be over the politicians would not have that strong support they had yesteryear.Why do you think they are incorporating all these new laws with regards to Black Economic Empowerment where companies has to employ a certain amount of coloureds,indians,whites and blacks.At schools or colleges you will find groups of the same race sticking to each other,and it goes on and on.Why can we not accept each others race and religion,it will make the world a much better place to live in.

I cannot speak for US but here in the UK I would say it is rare, generally people rub along together. And whilst it does still occasionally occur most people regard racists as ignorant ijots. I myself have witnessed two clear examples of racism. The first was from a chap in a burger van I overhead insulting black people. The second was when I was walking down the road with a girl from Africa, two black men walking on the other side of the road started shouting at her calling her all sorts of dreadful names cause she was with a white man. Anther African girl I know tells me that when she is here she prefers to hang out with white people because the black folks here look down on her and treat her bad. It all seems a bit silly to me, people are just people and more similar than different where ever they hail from or look like. all the best urban

I believe that we as a race and I mean the human race have progressed somewhat but we are still a long way from being where we should be. We need to work out our differences in a rational way and do away with the intolerance and lack of openness. There is still too much distrust and hidden agenda in the world today, and too much poverty and suffering.

We have definitely made progress, but racism is still very much alive and well. In fact, I think it is naive to believe that it will ever truly be eliminated. It still exists more than you think, but people are not as outspoken as they used to be because it is not socially acceptable.

Racism still exists because as humans we fear what we do not understand. This is true for race as well as cultural differences and religious differences. While we fail to understand the differences, we will never get rid of racism.

I don't think so racism still exist nowadays all races are mixed and people become educated that before also the human rights made a good roll to stop the racism

Yes. Even though most people will be like "I'm not racist" some people still involuntary judge people base on their race.