is it ok for yahoo to print "white boys are low archievers " ?

Question

on yahoo front page were the headlines "white boys are low archievers" surely that is a racist comment. because if the headline was the other way it would be seen as racial. even now i dont wanna put the word black + boy in a sentance as to show what i mean by the " boys are low achievers as i would probaly be branded a racist yet it seems ok when it is the other way about i would like to hear people thoughts on this subject as it offened me greatly to read a statement such as that as im sure anyone from another ethic background would find it.

Answer 1

i get what you meant, i saw the headline too and thought the same thing.

Answer 2

First off let me say, the "N" word and "White boy" have no comparison, the "N" word comes with alot of historical baggage and the term "white boy" just doesn't even compare...Maybe its because of the song "Play that funky music white boy", which was made by white men and the term "white boy" wasn't used in an offensive manner. I don't really know, but if its offensive to you then tell people. On the news what do you want them to say if a little white kid is being talked about? "Caucasian boy"? Is that better. I can understand you not wanting to be called boy if you're a man, but the white/black thing is irrelevant.

Answer 3

Because Whitey is fair game in this twisted PC world of ours.White racial slurs are not blocked by Yahoo Answers,but Black ones are."Hate crimes" involving Minorities as victims get extensive coverage in the media,while the enormous amount of Black on White crimes are buried.

Answer 4

I'm not a white boy but if I were, it would not offend me. The connotations the word "boy" insinuates as used to describe African American males was extremely derogatory at one time in our history.



Consider use of the word "old." In China it has connotations of wisdom and is complimentary. In the US it can often be an insult to the senior citizens. There are different degrees of meaning to all words depending on the context in which they are used.

Answer 5

There's racism every where. Every race has racists in it. Not only are there thing slike 'white boy' and 'cracker' but there's the N word, 'chink,' 'wet back' etc. If you don't like being discriminated against because you're white then say something about it! That's what other minorities do.



I think Yahoo should filter out those questions that appear on the front page.

Answer 6

It is also sexist, and in todays world of education that is more relevant. White boys not achieving is hardly surprising when feminists have taken over in the world of education and have changed everything to suit girls. Anybody who doesn't realise this, doesn't know what is going on in education. I have fourteen years experience in education and my wife has twenty. So, any attempt to tell me I am wrong, will fall on extremely deaf ears.

Answer 7

Instead of putting the words "black boy" on there, they would put "inner city boys" "urban boys".

The Master called his male slaves boys to degrade them. That's why its racist for blacks not whites.

Too bad you think the headline is racist---its not and you know its not.

Answer 8

Of course it is OK. You could drive yourself insane trying to avoid hurting, offending or upsetting some culture or another. If the white boys are low achievers then say so and be done with it. Perhaps they will buck up their ideas and change the outcome next time.

Answer 9

Fact trumps racist charges.



They're talking about Caucasian children, so "white boy" is an appropriate term.



It's sad and funny that you took offense at a factual news item.

Answer 10

there is no racism when there is only mentioning the color of the skin without making it an issue as a reason for a slower development or bad behavior or assuming that being of a certain color/ ethnicity is a reason for being of lower social or intellectual status.

Answer 11

no it is not o.k nothing about the race issue is o.k the united negro collage fund! is there a white united collage fund?NO the gay and lezbo parade!is there a white caucasain parade!no the N word is not allowed to be said but we can make fun of all southern people by calling them names like redneck and worse.it all makes me sick.

Answer 12

Its not racist because they have a done a study. It would not be racist if it was the other way. People would say it was racist.



I think some people are too sensitive.

Answer 13

it is racist, white or black, or any other type as well



if the concern is on achievement then race should be a non issue



but again you are someone with an axe to grind, not someone with helpful suggestions

Answer 14

course its racist , but us low life second rate , no equal rights white folk are sooooooooooo tolerant arnt we ?

Answer 15

don't just read headlines,read the article! your gonna get a hell of a warped view of the world if you don't follow through!!

Answer 16

the only reason it's not racist is 'cause it's about white boys.

Answer 17

I get so angry about this - apparently racism only works one way, and it's fine to be anti-white.



I've ranted too much about it recently to write it all out here again!

Answer 18

Yes it is racist

Answer 19

Its yahoo website they can say whatever they want.



Its not like its not true anyway.