"Caucasion" ....is that word offensive to you?

Question

I doubt it. Then why is the word "N_E_G_R_O" considered offensive? It was used on the 2010 US Census form, and there is an organization called the UNITED N_E_G_R_O COLLEGE FUND. http://www.ehow.com/how_11602_apply-scholarship-united.html That being said, why does Yahoo Answers bleep the word...

Answer 1

To me the word caucasian is not offensive at all. I take more offense at Yahoo Answers censoring free speech and dictating to the whole world that N-E-G-R-0 is now a "bad word" or so politically incorrect that they feel the need to try to prevent people from using it even in an academic or informative context. That to me is a very sad sad statement. Where is freedom of expression when you are controlled as to what you are allowed to express?

It is subjective and unfair in my opinion. It shows THEIR prejudices! They are the ones creating a tempest in a teapot by censorship.

Answer 2

Well, I'd rather to be called either Caucasian or European than White. I mean, hell, I'm Sicilian and I'm not even that white. It's a cultural thing. You have to consider the fact when most white Americans are asked about their heritage, what will they be likely to respond? The country that their family came from. For Africans, it's a different story because the content is made up of many different tribes and most of African Americans can't identify themselves to tribes due to slavery. And you have to consider that the word ***** is derived from the Latin word "Nero", meaning either dark or black, It has nothing to do with the outward apperances of the African people. I don't know where they got the word ****** from...Sorry if I said it, but there it is.

And as for the person who asked this question, I understand where you're coming from, but take this in consideration. Have whites ever been enslaved and called names? No. So if we are being insulted, we don't really care because we have never been through what the blacks have been going through, so the word have stronger meaning to them than it would to us if we were being called a cracker.

Answer 3

Hi Each Hit,
You've raised an interesting point. First, let me answer your question. No, I certainly don't mind being called a Caucasion. However, that's only the beginning.
It always amazes me that people of African descent who live in America, call themselves African-Americans. I live in Canada, and I've never heard of anyone here calling themselves African-Canadians.
Next point. Their ancestry is rather obvious, which makes the claim of African-whatever redundant. As a Caucasian, without anyone able to guess my ancestry, perhaps I should call myself a Polish-Ukrainian-Scottish-English Canadian. That's rather a mouthful to say though. But, I think you get my point.
As for the term *****, that is hostorically correct, but since I'm not of that race, I'll leave it at that.

Answer 4

hmmm most black people i know actually prefer to be called "black" or "chocolate". If you call a Jamaican an African-American they will probably get offended because that is NOT what they are AT ALL. Just like if you call a Chinese person Korean they probably wouldn't like that either. Yeah a Jamaican has the same skin pigmentation as an African but if u see a tanned white person would you assume they are Hispanic.....probably not!

but to answer ur original question, no, caucasian is not offensive because it has no racist connotations linked to it like the N word (no matter the form its used in) does!!!!

Answer 5

How about this; just say black people. In 20 years the next Al Sharpton will decide we can't call them black because it's offensive and we'll call them whatever they want then. But for now, black is okay.

So just say black people. Don't say African American because half of black people are not only not African, but they aren't American. It's basically like calling every white person a European Norwegian. Just as dumb.

Answer 6

OMG I know! I have no idea why blacks consider N E G R O an offensive word! It's an accurate term to describe their race. Yahoo is way too politically correct.

Answer 7

The word n3gr0 means black in spanish but it later on got used in a bad way and used as a racial slur.

It's for that reason that yahoo blocks it.

I hope one of the black latinos here confirms this because I already know the blacks are going to deny it and say it isn't true or that I'm just making this up or thumb me down instead.

Answer 8

It's the Spanish word for black, but during the times of slavery was used as derogatory towards people of the black race.

Answer 9

I am techincally african american although I am white. I was born and raised in africa, to african parents, and am now an american.

I hate not being able to say that I am african american!

I would far rather people be able to say what culture they identify with than what skin colour they have.....

Answer 10

Trolls on Y/A have been constantly using the term N.egro and N.egroid in an offensive way. That's why they probably censored the words.