Is using the word ‘hood’ racist?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: People are allowed to say slang words. The word “hood” has no bearing or connection to a race.

What’s next, are you going to start banning the word “crib” or “chillin” because it’s a “rACISm”? (There was even a show called MTV Cribs back in the day...it wasn’t a black show).

Stop being so hood

*gasp!*

I’m reporting you!!

[Anonymous]

What makes using these words awkward is when it’s apparent you have no friends from the “hood” or friends of color. I’ve known white people who use these words to be “funny” among other whites and/if there is a minority present. Probably assumes the minority is from the hood aka ghetto in this sense.

[Anonymous]

Let’s take “Hoodbridge” for example I’ve heard white and black people call their neighborhood by this term... it all depends on how you use the word hood.

[Anonymous]

Eh, doesn’t bother me. Carry on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What makes using these words awkward is when it’s apparent you have no friends from the “hood” or friends of color. I’ve known white people who use these words to be “funny” among other whites and/if there is a minority present. Probably assumes the minority is from the hood aka ghetto in this sense.

YeH, anyone can use these words whenever they want. You know that both white and black people can both live in “the hood”? Haven’t you heard of a guy named Eminem? You might want to stop generalizing. Trust us, most of us black people (if not, all) wouldn’t get upset or flinch at it.

-signed a black person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As in short for neighborhood.

It’s not offensive when used in rap songs....I think that there are different rules for different people.

This is the whitest answer ever given.

x100.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What makes using these words awkward is when it’s apparent you have no friends from the “hood” or friends of color. I’ve known white people who use these words to be “funny” among other whites and/if there is a minority present. Probably assumes the minority is from the hood aka ghetto in this sense.

YeH, anyone can use these words whenever they want. You know that both white and black people can both live in “the hood”? Haven’t you heard of a guy named Eminem? You might want to stop generalizing. Trust us, most of us black people (if not, all) wouldn’t get upset or flinch at it.

-signed a black person.

It’s also very racist on the PP’s part to assume that if a minority friend is around, that they automatically assume they grew up in a “hood” or “low income”.

Way to stereotype an entire group of people.

[Anonymous]

Nonsense abounds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What makes using these words awkward is when it’s apparent you have no friends from the “hood” or friends of color. I’ve known white people who use these words to be “funny” among other whites and/if there is a minority present. Probably assumes the minority is from the hood aka ghetto in this sense.

YeH, anyone can use these words whenever they want. You know that both white and black people can both live in “the hood”? Haven’t you heard of a guy named Eminem? You might want to stop generalizing. Trust us, most of us black people (if not, all) wouldn’t get upset or flinch at it.

-signed a black person.

Context is important here. Think of people from the show office, friends, will and grace. Do you not have white friends who grew up middle/upper class and try to use slang commonly heard in the 'hood' to be funny or to appeal to people of color? I'm sure you wouldn't flinch if a well dressed white person from a corporate office switches up lingo and say to you..."yo yo yo, my man....those are some fly kicks you got there".
I've seen it many times.


Those are the people I am referring to, not those who grew up lower class like ourselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What makes using these words awkward is when it’s apparent you have no friends from the “hood” or friends of color. I’ve known white people who use these words to be “funny” among other whites and/if there is a minority present. Probably assumes the minority is from the hood aka ghetto in this sense.

YeH, anyone can use these words whenever they want. You know that both white and black people can both live in “the hood”? Haven’t you heard of a guy named Eminem? You might want to stop generalizing. Trust us, most of us black people (if not, all) wouldn’t get upset or flinch at it.

-signed a black person.

You don't speak for "most of us black people".

[Anonymous]

I feel like if you have to ask, it’s probably not appropriate for you to say, even if it’s not racist. Just because something isn’t racist doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.

[Anonymous]

It's only racist if you are UMC and white.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What makes using these words awkward is when it’s apparent you have no friends from the “hood” or friends of color. I’ve known white people who use these words to be “funny” among other whites and/if there is a minority present. Probably assumes the minority is from the hood aka ghetto in this sense.

YeH, anyone can use these words whenever they want. You know that both white and black people can both live in “the hood”? Haven’t you heard of a guy named Eminem? You might want to stop generalizing. Trust us, most of us black people (if not, all) wouldn’t get upset or flinch at it.

-signed a black person.

You don't speak for "most of us black people".

Neither do you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What makes using these words awkward is when it’s apparent you have no friends from the “hood” or friends of color. I’ve known white people who use these words to be “funny” among other whites and/if there is a minority present. Probably assumes the minority is from the hood aka ghetto in this sense.

YeH, anyone can use these words whenever they want. You know that both white and black people can both live in “the hood”? Haven’t you heard of a guy named Eminem? You might want to stop generalizing. Trust us, most of us black people (if not, all) wouldn’t get upset or flinch at it.

-signed a black person.

Context is important here. Think of people from the show office, friends, will and grace. Do you not have white friends who grew up middle/upper class and try to use slang commonly heard in the 'hood' to be funny or to appeal to people of color? I'm sure you wouldn't flinch if a well dressed white person from a corporate office switches up lingo and say to you..."yo yo yo, my man....those are some fly kicks you got there".
I've seen it many times.


Those are the people I am referring to, not those who grew up lower class like ourselves.

PP here. Yeah, but...so what?

It’s the same as me talking like a white guy (think Dave Chappelle being a white news announcer in this sketch) https://youtu.be/FRZN7IzvCVs .

And again, have you never met white guys who talk “street” like that IRL?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What makes using these words awkward is when it’s apparent you have no friends from the “hood” or friends of color. I’ve known white people who use these words to be “funny” among other whites and/if there is a minority present. Probably assumes the minority is from the hood aka ghetto in this sense.

YeH, anyone can use these words whenever they want. You know that both white and black people can both live in “the hood”? Haven’t you heard of a guy named Eminem? You might want to stop generalizing. Trust us, most of us black people (if not, all) wouldn’t get upset or flinch at it.

-signed a black person.

You don't speak for "most of us black people".

Neither do you.

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