Thread: Racist girl in my class!

So there's this girl in my class, that's the same age as I am [22] and she's got 3 kids, and at first me and her got along pretty well but I noticed her attitude started changing after a while. She acts really racist towards me now and its making me uncomfortable and I dont know who at my school I can go to and tell that she is offending me. Because its college, and were all adults there; I beleive in settling differences yourself and talking to the instructor or director as a last resort if the problem can't be solved. But I really dont know how to approach this girl, some of the things she says are so mean. Like she referres for one, to everyone in the class that isnt latino as "that little white girl" or "that white boy" and before we were talking as a group about random things during break time in class, about celebrities and I had said that I liked salma hayek's style, and she so rudely said "oh, yeah well have you ever seen a latina that isnt good looking, or doesnt have good style?" but the way she said it was very rude and felt kind of like she was saying latinos are way better then everyone else...lol she also speaks spanish alot, I've told her before I could speak it but she obviously doesnt beleive me, she even tried testing me once and told me to speak spanish to her, so I did and she pretending not to understand what I was saying and act like I didnt know what I was talking about or something, even though I regularily have fluent conversations with some of my hispanic friends there. I usually get straight A's and I'm an honor roll student but one time when I was having alot of stress, and rushed to do my homework she didnt even do it and took my answers, and the grade came out to be like a 85% or something like that..and she told me thats the last time she'll ask a "white girl" for help with homework, and I was pretty pissed off at that, for one she didnt even do it in the first place and should be lucky I let her have my help, and secondly I'm on the honor roll and she is barely passing. So I mess up on a homework, is that really enough grounds to be THAT asinine? She's doing alot of other little tid-bits of racial things, that I just ignore most of the day and her tone with me is trash...She acts like she's so special because she's a latino, how stupid. So I thought I'd share this little problem I'm having in hopes getting some much needed advise on how to deal with this difficult girl.

Oh and also, we were talking about obama today, and she was saying how sexy she thinks obama is, and how michelle obama has such good style, and asked me if I agreed, and I said no, I think he's a horrible president, he hasnt done anything for anyone and I can care less what michelle obama is wearing, and she tells me 'figures you would say that, youre a white girl' and its like...yeah what the hell does that have to do with anything?! My best friend is black and even she doesnt like obama..

People are not monolithic

I voted for Bob Barr

Sit on the other side of the room and avoid this person if at all possible. Her "friendship" isn't worth the toll it's taking on you.

I would definitely end any unnecessary contact with this vile person. If she asks why just tell her the truth. Something along the lines of "You're an Azzhole."

Leave out any reference to the fact you think she is a racist because the way colleges operate today it would probably be turned against you.

To paraphrase one of my favorite characters:

"Racist is, as racist does"

Turn a deaf ear to this creep. Believe in yourself, those of us here do.

Believe in Karma, the principle of which is "You get back equal to that which you give".

You are dealing with someone who believes the rhetoric of the requinista (spelling?), which Americans will never allow to happen.

Keep your chin up, and when you find yourself faltering, check in with us here.

You are part of the world's most amazing family, and we stand be each other no matter what.

All my best,

Marie

From now on you don't even know this conceded, racist idiot.
If she asks, just tell her that you can no longer be around those who cheat on there homework and if she gives you a hard time just tell her that if she doesn't leave you alone you will report her for stealing your home work.
Be nice about it.

If you don't part ways with her now, other will assume that your no different than she is.

Originally Posted by ReggieMay

Sit on the other side of the room and avoid this person if at all possible. Her "friendship" isn't worth the toll it's taking on you.

I agree. Start distancing yourself from her, tell her your too busy to hang out. Gotta keep on the honor roll.

Littleirishgirl,

I know what you are going through. I went through it in Detroit when I was younger, being a minority and the venom that is found for whites in Detroit these days is no different than it was about 40 years ago. It's sad, but that's just the truth. I don't like much talkin' about it as I wasn't brought up that way, so I abhore any attitudes of racism reguardless of where it comes from and who it is directed at.

You ex-friend, association, whatever you wish to call her is bad news. Your best bet is to drop the emotional hurt you feel, and move on to others who aren't so idiotic. After all, she's now in school, and has how many little ones? My ex-Mrs. is now finishing her college at 45 and she started at 20. Two kids, and having to work put a damper on her higher education.

And don't forget, you are in school to learn, and you've learned a valuable lesson with this individual. Besides, if she has the time to think about how someone dresses or the stylistic decisions, she has too much free time on her hands. And that's not what you are in school for. Get your education kid! It will at least hopefully help you get some where in life.

Bring in one of those tape recorders and record her garbage talk then turn her stupid ass in!! Friends close and enemy's closer.

I bet they will expel her ass for the racist comments.

Maybe then she could take some responsibility and raise her kids so they don't rob or kill us in 10 years.

You don't want to be around anyone with a negotive attitude. She's no friend, she's just trying to use you.

Just say..."Hasta La Vista"........Baby.