Eliminating The Word "Minority"

To address someone as a Minority means you think you are superior to others whose skin is not the same color or who does not have power. Let's change that. I will.

Ruth Bryant White
2008 Presidential Candidate Native of Denver Colorado living in Henderson NV

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[WretchedDrake]

I stopped listening at 0:19.

You take in the meaning of the word minority incorrectly. It's a word which indicates that particular group of people are less in number than an opposing/contrasting majority, and usually in the case of population it is ethnicity.

You just don't like the word because you ARE a minority. If I were to live in South Africa or in Japan/Korea as a white, I would be considered a minority but I wouldn't care about it.

Blacks waste too much time being offended by nothing.

[whitehouseenterprise]

Look it's obvious to me that you don't understand what is going on here. I understand what you're saying, but Multiracial people of all ethnic backgrounds are the majority in America. That's the point. That means that Caucasians are afraid to admit that maybe they may be mixed in some way or fashion so I'm used to this. I'm a realist and that's a fact. Plus when a person says minority, what color skinned person first thing that comes into your mind?

[Br0kenB0rder]

Minority is a statistical reference.

It is used to describe people of a group that are in less numbers then other groups.

as in the Republicans are in the Minority in Congress and Men are a Minority because women make up 51% of the population.

For that reason Women Should not be given preferential treatment over males in school or the workforce.

I hope this helps you if not buy a dictionary

[whitehouseenterprise]

I agree to what you're saying, but look at these comments from others and I hope you see what I'm talking about. Minority should mean just what you've shared, but it's not. We have to have a fully equal playing field with one another in order to eliminate racism.

Think about it.

Ruth Bryant White

2008 Presidential Candidate

[ltjboy03]

Seriously? This is an actual question you want to know? You're a minority, there are now as many blacks in the US as there are Whites, making you a minority. I don't see why the president would give two shits about the word minority when there are thousands of soldiers dying in Iraq, the threat of terrorism, and our ever declining economy. Get off of you tube, quit wasting real people's time, and go finish your Bridge game with all your other 55+ living community friends.

[whitehouseenterprise]

For the reason you just men tioned. Equality. You have no idea the people who use that to justify their position. Many are tired of people patting them on the head say oh you poor minority. We have to help those people. It's time for us all to understad we're equal no matter the color of skin Multiracial People win the popularity contest.

Thank you,

Ruth Bryant White

2008 Presidential Candidate

[twodavh]

@WretchedDrake .. I am African .. and I agree with you ... the whites and Asians in my country are considered minority. I think the concern is that the word "minority or majority" can be inappropriately used. For instance, for decrimination or prejudice.

[WretchedDrake]

Well I'm sorry if it makes you feel that way because when I say the word minority, I'm not implying by any means someone is inferior, just lower in number...

When I traveled to Japan, I noted myself as a minority. It didn't offend my whatsoever.

[Astroleeta14]

Who feels it knows it...so speak about the reason behind "blACKS" wasting too much time...and watch the generalizing...it makes you sound unintelligent.

[WretchedDrake]

And I don't use the word in a negative way, which leads me to confusion as to why other races take offense to it. In this day and age in the US, minorities have been getting more help than ever, even having advantages with getting reserved enrollment spots in some universities just because they are a minority, for example. Also, absolutely no discrimination is allowed at any workplace by law.

[WretchedDrake]

First off, people of all ethnic backgrounds are nowhere near the majority as of now.

68% of the population is white.

15% of the population is hispanic.

12% of the population is black.

5% of the population is asian.

I understand what you are saying, that we are a 'melting pot' of culture and ethnicity, in comparison to other countries. But no offense, when I'm at a grocery store or the mall or somewhere else populated and I only see a handful of black people in a crowd, they're a minority.

[LadyGreenEyes964]

I don't have issues with the word, but I do think that race is given far too much importance. It would be best if it wasn't an issue at all.

[ltjboy03]

"To address someone as a Minority means you think you are superior"

Here's the definition

1.the smaller part or number; or amount forming less than half of the whole.

2.a smaller party or group opposed to a majority, as in voting or other action.

3.group differing, esp. in race, religion, or ethnic background, from the majority of a population: legislation aimed at providing equal rights for minorities.

4.a member of such a group.

That is nothing close to what you had in your description.

[ltjboy03]

You're an idiot black person who concentrates on stupid shit rather than on issues that matter. Minority? Who cares? I'm 22 years old, times have changed in our generation. Nobody cares if you're a minority or not. But, it's people like YOU who can't let it go.

Look at our generation, black people can call other people niggers all day, but do we get to say anything? Why aren't you asking questions about your race bringing themselves down due to ignorance and lack of education.