What is Racism:
Racism is the belief that a person’s race determines their worth and abilities. This creates a racial hierarchy and the belief that certain races are superior to others. Racist beliefs have justified colonization, the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, and the Holocaust. When aligned with power, racist beliefs become systemic racism. Laws – both written and unwritten – discriminate against some races while protecting and advancing others. How can we end racism? It must be addressed on both a personal and societal level.
My answer:
This first step to ending racism is to recognize its existence. Many people think of racism as always overtly blatant or intentional, but racism comes in many forms. In the United States, studies show there’s bias in every sector of society from healthcare to housing to media. Job applicants with “stereotypical” African-American names are less likely to get called for an interview, while around the world, the beauty industry celebrates fair skin while degrading dark skin tones. It’s also important to understand the history and evolution of racism. Things like poll taxes and literacy tests kept people from voting. While these laws didn’t explicitly mention race, they intended to target marginalized groups.
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