Why are some people racist/sexist?
My apologies if this shouldn't be posted here, but I really would like to know why. What are your opinions on this?
So many people are racist, just because someone is minority or their skin is a little darker. And then, even more people are sexist, women are frowned upon when they run for something (I.E. President, Governess, etc. etc.), and in some places it's considered wrong for a man to be a teacher, or to be a secretary/nurse. My opinion? These are wrong. No one gets to choose what they are at birth, therefore they shouldn't be punished for it. Even if they could choose, they still shouldn't be punished.
What are your opinions, and why?