Racism in Maui getting worse? (live, bars, beaches)
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I wouldn't expect you to. Most of the racism that does surface seems to involve three factors - youth, testosterone, and alcohol.
That's why the two hotspots that come to mind when I think of reports of overt racism in the islands are: outside rowdy bars, and on remote beaches that "locals" consider their turf.
I wouldn't expect you to. Most of the racism that does surface seems to involve three factors - youth, testosterone, and alcohol.
That's why the two hotspots that come to mind when I think of reports of overt racism in the islands are: outside rowdy bars, and on remote beaches that "locals" consider their turf.
Yea.... Jokes on them. When I go there they cant figure it out cause im half filipino
Im born and raised here, been upcountry for 37 years....Growing up here and having all local friends and a lot of mainland friends I seen it all. Some younger locals will just pick on haoles just because....
Anyhow, a lot of racism comes from people coming here and trying to change things to suit their personal retirement needs, bringing mainland disrespectful attitude and actions...
If your respectful and dont have a cocky attitude like a lot of the older tourists or retirement transplants theres no reason you should run into racial problems...
Reading the boards makes me scared with the amount of people moving here and tera forming the island..Theres more mainlanders here then locals thats for dam sure... People move here and complain there lies the ultimate problem....
Reading the boards makes me scared with the amount of people moving here and tera forming the island..Theres more mainlanders here then locals thats for dam sure... People move here and complain there lies the ultimate problem....
Don't forget the other half of the equation... native-born Hawaiians moving to the mainland in droves for better education and better jobs and more affordable cost of living.
If your respectful and dont have a cocky attitude like a lot of the older tourists or retirement transplants theres no reason you should run into racial problems...
See I think its mixed in the mainland, it is easier to generalize the mainlander attitudes though as a stereotype. Although, it is human nature to find patterns and sterotype.
I have always loved mutual respect and everyone smiling to eachother nodding their head for some sort of acknowledgement toward another. That was one of the things that attracted me to this islands. I have always felt people there are more genuine. I also find it funny how prejudging people based off of their looks in Hawaii does not work at all.
The person who would be labeled a "freak" on the mainland, with tattoos all over, piercings, and fully grown out here. Is the same person who would smile and say hi as I pass by him over there.
I like to challenge the norm.
Ex. Happy valley and Waiehu are "dangerous", but I like driving down there because people there seem nice and the area reminds me of the phillipines.
Sometimes I wonder if thats why I want to move there because it is comfortable to me because of my Filipino family.
I'm in love with Maui and I'm black. I've experienced no racism. I mean...how can people be racist against blacks when the reggae and black entertainment culture is so loved...listen to the main radio station here. The people of Hawaii are awesome and I LOVE THEM. They also love me. My wife is a local Hawaiian mix and I love her too! Mahalo (I admire you!) MAUI!
I grew up in Hawaii. I'm white and I was bullied horrendously for it. The teachers didn't like me either. I didn't understand it when I was I was kid. Now that I'm grown and know the history, I can see where it comes from. That doesn't make it right. I did nothing to deserve it. However, I do understand it. It's very unfortunate.
I grew up in Hawaii. I'm white and I was bullied horrendously for it. The teachers didn't like me either. I didn't understand it when I was I was kid. Now that I'm grown and know the history, I can see where it comes from. That doesn't make it right. I did nothing to deserve it. However, I do understand it. It's very unfortunate.
You would think that if you grew up in it you would be able to continue the "Aloha spirit" rather than destroying it.
kind of odd
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