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Why do people call me a self-hater? I'm black By the Way.?

Ugh. This issue is so annoying. People call me a self-hater because I speak proper English. While they speak kind of gangster or whatever, and they say that I hate being black because I don't speak like a gangster. Oh yeah and I happen to listen to rock music and pop music and they called me a self-hater too. I like alternative rock, and I love boy-bands like crazy. And I love pop music. I mean my mother raised me not to listen to rap music because it's vulgar and inappropriate. I mean I listen to R&B but not as much.

Oh yeah and I like white dudes too. So i don't understand how I'm a self-hater. It makes no sense.

Like people would always bully me in school because I wasn't like them and they'd call me an Oreo or whatever. Like I was completely different from other people and I'm 17 and people still bully me because I'm different.

So can you tell me why they call me a self-hater? I don't hate black people at all. But I do feel uncomfortable around people who act like gangsters and that's regardless of race.

Update:

Oh yeah and I like black dudes too just not the ones that have the main black stereotype. :O Basically I like all dudes as long as they don't act inappropriate.

Update 2:

No, that's not why I like white guys. And I never said that I was better than anyone else. I just said I don't understand why people say I'm a self-hater. All of my friends are black lol

Update 3:

I like Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, and White guys. So I like every race.

Update 4:

Oh yeah, and I would never bleach my skin. I'm brown skinned and proud of it. :P :D And I'm not narrow minded.

Update 5:

@Snape Yeah, they have called me a self-hater up to my face before. D:

Update 6:

When I mean gangster I mean like talking how rappers do like in rap music videos or whatever. And yeah I know, not all rap is bad but today's rap is total crap.

I have problems with kids who act gangster because they always bother me and bully me and call me a "n*gga" when I know that i'm not an ignorant person. Oh yeah and they try to rap in my face calling me a "b*tch" and all of these nasty things to annoy me. So yeah, that's why I have problem with gangster people. So I don't feel comfortable around people like that and trust me almost EVERYONE in the school acts like that...

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  • 9 years ago
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    It's society. They think that just because you're a certain race, that you're s'posed to act a certain way. Don't listen to all the hate that they say because you're you (: the ones that put hate towards you are like everybody else, trying to be gangster, but fail at it. They're not going to go anywhere in life, but you are! You're not a self-hater, you're an individual amongst followers. Don't let the crap that they say get to you because there are great thing ahead of you. Hope the haters realize that they're following bad role models. Good luck to you! (:

    Source(s): 14 yr old Filipino girl, supposed to be submissive & quiet. I'm the exact opposite (: and loving it.
  • 9 years ago

    by what you say to be honest. the part when you say (People call me a self-hater because I speak proper English. While they speak kind of gangster or whatever, and they say that I hate being black because I don't speak like a gangster.) your using stereotype terms about blacks and you are black though you don't like stereotype black people,but your stereotyping. the part when you say( But I do feel uncomfortable around people who act like gangsters and that's regardless of race.) don't judge a book by is cover. their is all kinds of ways to speak English just because it's different does'nt mean it's wrong. by what you wrote above. you sound like you cater more to people who have the less stereotypes and are ashamed of people who carry out the stereotypes. the music you listen to is fine i like them myself, but notice the black music you push away (some rap is good). and when you say( O Basically I like all dudes as long as they don't act inappropriate.) don't you think you not liking some one due to them being themselves whether it's proper or not is inappropriate. an OREO is someone catering to another race because they are ashamed of their own race. change your thinking a little and things will get better.

    Source(s): Me, a black person that doesn't talk like a stereotype black person. but doesn't degrade other people because of stereotypes. and have friends of all races. with a masters degree
  • deller
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    by using fact you declare being considered as African American (Or Black for that count) is offensive. How is it offensive? you're section Black inspite of each and everything! to no longer point out during historic past in united states of america blended those with Black have continuously been classed as Black. that's extremely modern-day that some do no longer see them as that. and those are some. And out of your different question with the photograph on it you probably did look predominantly.... Black! You generalize all Black human beings as racist and see themselves as extra suitable. you have severe issues in case you even have self belief 0.5 the BS you're saying.

  • 9 years ago

    URGH you really are a self hater.

    You think that anyone who speaks in a ghetto accent is lowest of the low and anyone who acts like a gangster is not worthy of respect.

    You are an idiot and I can see why people bully you and say your a self hater

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    If it makes you feel any better its not easy being a white person either. Dont think youre the only one expected to act and behave a certain way by blacks.

    We also have to never say anything offensive about anyone or else we are all inbred devils who live in trailers.

    But yes it is odd to hear blacks complaining about being seen as criminals while they support an art that glamorizes crime(rap music) and then giving a hard time to blacks who dont act that way(yourself). I dont get it either.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Here we go, another narrow minded Black person who

    thinks she is better than other Black People simply

    because she does not live up to "stereotypes" ..

    Well done **presents you with your trophy**

    Like, I just don't understand what is wrong with you people?

    are you trying to score brownie points? do you want a medal?

    what are you trying to achieve by this flaccid pointless rant?

    The problem I have with people like you, is that you sound JUST

    as ignorant as the people you claim whom are ignorant. Because it

    seems as though you really believe in those stereotypes to, and therefore

    think you are "unique" and "different" when your not. It's just really annoying hearing

    this over and over again. Broaden you're thinking.

  • M.R.T
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Do you like white dudes because you want your kids to be lighter? if so...you are a self hater...other than that no you are not...also how can someone not like the opposite sex of their race? I still like white girls...but i prefer brown girls..

  • 9 years ago

    Say you like white people and European culture, you're an automatic self hater. You'll get used to it.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Well, there's essentially nothing wrong with what you're doing, just don't pay others mind and keep on with your life, after all that's the best thing to do!.

  • 9 years ago

    what the hell are you talking about? LOL. has anyone actually called you a self hater upfront or do you feel that way yourself?

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