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Why do we assume that names are race specific?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:01 am
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:01 am
Why are names like Xander, William, Tyler, Jayden, and Jace, mostly associated with with the white folk?
Why are names like Leroy, Latoya, Lakeshia, Jamarcus, JaMichael, and Tyrone, mostly associated with black folk?
Is this something that is new, or was this going on 60-70 years ago? Is it that "white" people are sticking to "white names" and "black" people are sticking to "black names?"
For instance, when a name (for example - Shareeka Williams) is called out over an intercom or on TV and we do not see a face - one would automatically assume that this would be a black woman. Also, if Barbara Smith is called out in the same situation, most would assume it is a white woman. Weird.
Why are names like Leroy, Latoya, Lakeshia, Jamarcus, JaMichael, and Tyrone, mostly associated with black folk?
Is this something that is new, or was this going on 60-70 years ago? Is it that "white" people are sticking to "white names" and "black" people are sticking to "black names?"
For instance, when a name (for example - Shareeka Williams) is called out over an intercom or on TV and we do not see a face - one would automatically assume that this would be a black woman. Also, if Barbara Smith is called out in the same situation, most would assume it is a white woman. Weird.
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Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:02 am to btnetigers
I know a black Cayden.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:02 am to btnetigers
you are confused by cultural differences?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:03 am to btnetigers
quote:
Weird.
Not really.
Also, I wouldn't just assume that someone named William, Tyler, or Jayden was white. I can easily think of black people with those names.
This post was edited on 8/29/18 at 8:07 am
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:03 am to btnetigers
Stereotyping exists for a reason 
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:05 am to Commandeaux
quote:
I know a black Cayden.
god bless him. he is fricked
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:06 am to btnetigers
It’s not a stereotype if it’s just...true. Would you not assume most Nguyens are Asian?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:06 am to Evil Little Thing
quote:
It’s not a stereotype if it’s just...true.
Sure it is. The two are not mutually exclusive.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:07 am to btnetigers
I know a white Lakreisha.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:07 am to btnetigers
What is confusing about the names more commonly used for each race?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:07 am to Nado Jenkins83
quote:
know a black Cayden.
quote:
he is fricked
Nice. Way to assume gender.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:07 am to btnetigers
Do you believe there are zero cultural differences among different ethnic groups?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:07 am to Displaced
quote:
Stereotyping exists for a reason
Yep. When I see a name spelled La-ia and told it's pronounced Ladashia because the - don't be silent. I pretty much know what race owns that name.
But then again, the Saints have Taysom Hill at backup QB and he's a big ol' white boy.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:08 am to btnetigers
Is this a real question? Also, how many white Xander’s and Jayden’s do you know?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:10 am to Salmon
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you are confused by cultural differences?
I'm not talking cultural. I'm talking about names, specifically. I don't remember many names in history books about black folk that are similar to today's names. Seems the "La" and "Le" and similar prefixes to names started recently, or no?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:11 am to btnetigers
quote:
For instance, when a name (for example - Shareeka Williams) is called out over an intercom or on TV and we do not see a face - one would automatically assume that this would be a black woman. Also, if Barbara Smith is called out in the same situation, most would assume it is a white woman. Weird.
Really? That’s weird to you? How many Shareekas do you know that are white?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:11 am to btnetigers
quote:
I'm not talking cultural. I'm talking about names, specifically.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:12 am to btnetigers
Welcome to reality- BTW, water is wet, summer is hot, winter is cold.
Johnny Carson- white dude
Karstun Jean- probably a brother
Johnny Carson- white dude
Karstun Jean- probably a brother
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:13 am to gumbo2176
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Yep. When I see a name spelled La-ia and told it's pronounced Ladashia because the - don't be silent. I pretty much know what race owns that name.
You’ve never actually seen this in real life.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:13 am to btnetigers
My kids' pediatrician is named Jamar. He was recommended to us by a family member.
I was surprised as hell the first time I met him when a white dude walked through the door
I was surprised as hell the first time I met him when a white dude walked through the door
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