Everyday in the news there’s a new study about this & that; a lot of these are unnecessary & done because the researcher needs work.
Take for ex., studies that most black kids are born to unwed mothers? the real truth is this: *most poor people in the US tend to have kids out of wedlock.
Another study: birth rates for minorities are increasing compared to that of whites? give me a break! whites are intermarrying a LOT more than before & I think that accounts for some of the change. *These statistics make me sick because all they do is encourage stereotypes about certain groups. In my church, every single black couple that I know is successful–they’re married, both parents with post-grad degrees etc. The poorest & least accomplished are white & many stay-at-home moms (not that anything is wrong with that). I think we should all be viewed as individuals & not a members of a group for every purpose.
@ Ice ‘em: Many of the studies are unfounded, poorly done, & perpetuate stereotypes! there’s good & bad in every race! there’s ugly & cute, smart & dumb (I know a white guy & an asian girl who flunked the bar exam multiple times!) in every race. Of course if the studies say something sweet & dandy about you & your race, you’ll love them meanwhile you’re a loser who’s just coasting because of your skin color.
