'White America Viewed Globally' #SOC119

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[Milton_Friedmanite]

As a conservative econ major who’s dealt with FAR left sociology Professors, this Professor is actually good. Has a proper nuanced view where he doesn’t omit or cherry pick information.

I may disagree with very small things but for the most part it is SO refreshing to see a soc Professor who isn’t terrible at their job.

[comment]

This conversation would have been so colorful 20 years ago. People were much more open then, had a sense of humor and weren’t terrified of saying the wrong thing and having their lives upended because of cancel culture then. What a pity that this is the USA in 2023.

[AjninHaru]

As a white American I’ve been to many non Western countries and have been treated with considerable hospitality. I have managed many occasions of hatred with the help of locals. My experience is that the overwhelming number of people in this world want the best for everyone. I’ve seen it and experienced it. Sometimes however, bad luck coincides with bad people. My faith in humanity has been bolstered by my travels and getting outside the proverbial box…

[LanceRomanceFE]

I was born in Japan and graduated high school in Germany. I’ve lived in Korea, Philippines, Thailand, England, Bosnia, Kuwait, and Turkey. I didn’t visit these places as a tourist, but lived there- went to school or worked there for at least six months. One thing I learned living aboard for 20+ years is how truly lucky I am to be an American. Young people - Go live in any other country in the world - get a job and work there- and you too will become a patriot.

[fabidecastro]

I feel like these students have answers that they thought would get the least reprisals. I think they had some negative things to say that they refrained from sharing because they didn't want negative blow back.

[jgg]

95% of white Americans are curious and pretty accepting. The problem is most are petrified to accidentally ask the wrong question to any other identity group for fear of being called racist, etc. And the fact that people are petrified to be called racist, etc. shows just how accepting people are of anyone who is a good person.

[masseydidehbani]

That young man deserves a medal for courage, I'm an older person having lived in America my whole life I'm a Texan, there is no way I could have been put on the spot like that and even begin to speak. Great job!

[Marthyboy]

The "I was in Africa once" is LITERALLY the most common thing that's said to Americans outside of the Americas as well. Lived overseas for 2 years. "Oh you're American? NYC! LA! Lebron James! Michael Jackson!"

"Uh, I'm from the suburbs of Atlanta."

"ATLANTA? DO YOU KNOW USHER?" or "Where's that?"

I cannot even begin to count the number of times this was said to me. Almost a daily thing for 2 years. They say what they know, and then wait for a reaction. I never took any of this as insulting or anything, it's simply a fact that they wouldn't know at all even the major intricacies of the US. Why would American's know the equivalents elsewhere?

[mizzhelloo]

The students on stage are too nervous to be honest lol

[bweaver]

Thank you for airing your sociology class here on YouTube!!! This is going to help our society and hopefully bring understanding and wisdom to people!!!!

[tj]

The fact that the professor had to preface their answer with, “Don’t worry, no one will hurt you.” Speaks volumes..

[ifeifesi]

To be fair Africans back home don't spend too much time thinking about white people or any other race for that matter as it's not part of the experience. Of course for black South Africans it's different

[jojon]

Very interesting topic. I'm glad it showed up in my feed.

[richardmansel-edwards]

I'm still waiting for someone to achieve a basic semblance of an articulate answer to a very basic question

[cndungu]

I wish this lecturer would have moved to my country. A very interesting fella.
And the Nigerian guy was definitely holding back, I would have given the lecturer FULL answers for his questions.

[williambramblett]

Sam needs to ask what do people globally think about American blacks. I bet the answers would rock the world of our privileged black students.

[ththiiirdy]

*Shoutout to the prof but y'all see how cancel culture got a grip on many?*

We can't even have open, honest and civilized conversation(s). It's clear these students cared more about what others think than how to articulate what needs to be said for true data.

[andreas.]

6:15 No, not "we", YOU have that idea of tribe. I think most people understand that people in Africa, even in modern cities, can/will still identify with a tribe, and Native Americans will still identify with a tribe without it having any negative connotation.

[MrOu]

I couldn’t quite finish the video. However, I was kind of annoyed by what I did watch, especially from the Nigerian.
He seemed overly cautious, reluctant to share his true feelings, and instead, searched around for politically correct responses. Didn’t fully respond to the first question posed to him about differences he notice between white, black & brown people. He clumsily focused on white.

[stonebrew]

I have never had that mindset about the word tribe. My stepfather was proud of his tribe. I don’t have any memories of the negative connotations about tribe.