Something to think about.

[jackofallgeeks]

Overhearing a conversation here in the office, a thought occured to me: a
prime virtue in Black culture is respect; the corresponding virtue in White
culture would be obedience. I'm not sure how valid the claim is, or what --
if any -- difference there is.

Comments

[metis2be.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't say that's so true. I think the reason respect is so prominent in black culture is because they tend to lack respect from other cultures simply due to their race. White culture already has a great deal of respect given out regularly, so it's not an issue. When a black customer sees a white customer being treated respectfully while he's being followed around and watched to make sure he doesn't steal, he'll make a bigger deal about respect simply because common levels of respect are lacking. Or something.