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How could a white person be both and abolitionist and a racist?
Abolitionists wanted to end slavery. A racist would not want a minority to have the same rights as he, not hire him, etc. Also, he could hate Hispanics and Asians but like Blacks.
How did the north and south view slavery?
The north was against slavery, and the south favored it.
States carved from the Nebraska Territory were to decide on slavery through popular sovereignty?
Yes. Those were Kansas and Nebraska. After a little local difficulty, Kansas voted against slavery. They didn't bother trying the same thing with Nebraska, which was declared a state in 1867, after slavery had been made illegal.
Was there slavery in the 1950s?
yes theres always been slavery it might not have been the same as before but slavery is slavery in fact theres still slavery today in some parts of the world
What is the Biggest misconception black people have about white people?
The previous answer claiming that white people are racist may have been answered by a person prejudiced against white people, black people or both. Racism and bigotry stink. Most of the people I know are not racist, black, white or other. Despite the color of our skin, despite our country of origin, despite our religious beliefs, despite the differences between us...we are all the same. When we bleed, we bleed red blood, we are all susceptible to the same diseases. We are all simply people. People are people.
If you're racist against racists are you a racist and is that a paradox?
Racists aren't one race, so to have a disdain for them isn't really racist at all; however, if you have a disliking for the racist's race regardless if a person of the same race is even racist, then yes, you are yourself a racist.
As a racist what are your rights?
A racist has the same rights as any other human being as being a racist is not against the law; it is, however, extremely frowned upon by many and can lead to behavior that infringes on the rights of others.
How Marriage and slavery are the same?
Marriage has nothing in common with slavery, unless one partner is marriaged against his/her will, with no way out.
How could a white person be both and abolitionist and a racist?
Abolitionists wanted to end slavery. A racist would not want a minority to have the same rights as he, not hire him, etc. Also, he could hate Hispanics and Asians but like Blacks.
Was Joe Strummer racist?
No. He was a founder member of Rock Against Racism. Unfortunately, not the same could be said about his manager whose racist rhetoric was well known and somewhat colouered the public perception of those around him.
Was the Constitution sexual or racist?
Well, back then, it was a little racist, somewhat excluding African Americans from voting and doing some other things. Now, it is only against those who love the same sex. Which is quite unfortunate still. :(
Is it being racist if you say you are against Islamic state?
You are considered a racist if you hold the opinion that a person or a people is inferior or has negative character traits simply because of his race. So, saying a thing like "all Arabs are fanatics" would certainly be a racist remark, apart from being incorrect. But being against IS is being against fundamentalism, sectarism, surpression and terror. There it happens to be perpetrated by Arabs but in the recent past the fight has been against the 'Caucasian' Northern Irish IRA and the Serbians in the Yugoslav wars for largely the same reasons.
How did the north and south view slavery?
The north was against slavery, and the south favored it.
How did race and slavery come to be almost synonymous.was it not possible to extand slavery to white person.?
Race and slavery have become almost synonymous because slaves were all the same race. If the majority of slaves were white, this could have extended to the Caucasian race.
How was slavery in the north the same as slavery in the south?
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Is it bad to be a racist?
yes it is bad to be racist, you might end up being racist and have trouble getting a job because of it. You shouldn't judge a person by their race or how they look. We are all the same.
Does Mark Twain writing give any indication that he was racist?
Yes, Mark Twain did use words that today's society would pinpoint as "racist" which were in common use at the time he wrote his stories, but in fact, Twain was against the idea of slavery and the viewpoint of racism. In Huck Finn he attributes Jim with the same feelings toards his family as any other man, inothe stories hepraises the honesty of the Chinese. In all honesty yjough, he does seem to have some problem with German as a language and religion as a way of life.
