Racism
noun
The belief that some races of people are better than others, or the unfair treatment of people because of their race.
He was accused of racism for his derogatory comments about people of other races.
Often appears as...
- systemic racism
- racial discrimination
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Disapproving
noun
The policies or systems established by those in power to maintain such discriminatory practices.
Structural racism is embedded in our society and must be dismantled.
Often appears as...
- structural racism
- systemic racism
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Disapproving
Academic
noun
The belief that some races of people are better than others, or the unfair treatment of people because of their race.
He was accused of racism for his derogatory comments about people of other races.
Often appears as...
- systemic racism
- racial discrimination
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The policies or systems established by those in power to maintain such discriminatory practices.
Structural racism is embedded in our society and must be dismantled.
Often appears as...
- structural racism
- systemic racism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Individual Bias
Refers to personal prejudiced beliefs and actions against another race.
His racist jokes reveal his individual bias.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Overt
Racism can be subtle, not just obvious insults or actions.
Avoiding eye contact with someone of another race may be a subtle form of racism.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Racial remarks, even if not intended to hurt, can cause deep offense.
A misguided comment on someone's English skills due to their race could be racist.
Pro Tip 1/3Individual Bias
Refers to personal prejudiced beliefs and actions against another race.
His racist jokes reveal his individual bias.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Overt
Racism can be subtle, not just obvious insults or actions.
Avoiding eye contact with someone of another race may be a subtle form of racism.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Racial remarks, even if not intended to hurt, can cause deep offense.
A misguided comment on someone's English skills due to their race could be racist.
Pro Tip 1/3Individual Bias
Refers to personal prejudiced beliefs and actions against another race.
His racist jokes reveal his individual bias.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Overt
Racism can be subtle, not just obvious insults or actions.
Avoiding eye contact with someone of another race may be a subtle form of racism.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Racial remarks, even if not intended to hurt, can cause deep offense.
A misguided comment on someone's English skills due to their race could be racist.
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How one teenager...
They would hang up. When I said the word baseball, they would just refuse to talk altogether. This was because they faced a lot of segregation during their careers. Along with the lack of glamorization that they faced, they also dealt with a lot of racism on and off the baseball field, which just lasted with them throughout their whole lives.
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Nate Silver: How does...
where you do get a mix of people that you might not interact with otherwise. But the point is, this is all good news, because when something is predictable, it is what I call designable. You can start thinking about solutions to solving that problem, even if the problem is pernicious and as intractable as racism.
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The problem with the...
The issues surrounding cash bail are symptomatic of societal problems, like structural racism and over-reliance on incarceration, that need to be addressed. In the meantime, reformers like The Bail Project are working to help people trapped by cash bail
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What does it mean to be...
of inconsistent and discriminatory treatment. They're increasingly obliged to rebuild their lives in the face of xenophobia and racism. And all too often, they aren't permitted to enter the work force and are fully dependent on humanitarian aid.
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These Twins Show That...
self I think racism is it a negative thing because sometimes it can hurt people's feelings just because you're different Craig doesn't mean that you have to change very much to be like someone else if the world has to say only think about
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Stories: Legacies of who...
And not wanting to answer for him, I said, "Turn to the person sitting next to you. See if you can come up with evidence." And I gave them four minutes to talk. Soon, they began to tell stories, evidence of racism in their community.
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Gastronomy and the...
solve that through culinary justice here's the problem our tables are impacted by the multiple ways that racism has fed into our food system from chronic diseases to culinary appropriation now to be clear culinary
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An interview with the...
It offers a new vision for young black girls around the world that we deserve to be fought for, that we deserve to call on local governments to show up for us. Opal And antiblack racism --
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The difference between...
and the only way we're going to even begin that process is if we admit our racism and start building an anti-racist world. Thank you. Thank you so much for that.
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The Lost Kingdom of...
have achieved what it did they said the people here must have been lighter skinned maybe Libyans maybe even early Europeans as racism
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How one teenager...
They would hang up. When I said the word baseball, they would just refuse to talk altogether. This was because they faced a lot of segregation during their careers. Along with the lack of glamorization that they faced, they also dealt with a lot of racism on and off the baseball field, which just lasted with them throughout their whole lives.
Video examples
Nate Silver: How does...
where you do get a mix of people that you might not interact with otherwise. But the point is, this is all good news, because when something is predictable, it is what I call designable. You can start thinking about solutions to solving that problem, even if the problem is pernicious and as intractable as racism.
Video examples
The problem with the...
The issues surrounding cash bail are symptomatic of societal problems, like structural racism and over-reliance on incarceration, that need to be addressed. In the meantime, reformers like The Bail Project are working to help people trapped by cash bail
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What does it mean to be...
of inconsistent and discriminatory treatment. They're increasingly obliged to rebuild their lives in the face of xenophobia and racism. And all too often, they aren't permitted to enter the work force and are fully dependent on humanitarian aid.
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These Twins Show That...
self I think racism is it a negative thing because sometimes it can hurt people's feelings just because you're different Craig doesn't mean that you have to change very much to be like someone else if the world has to say only think about
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Stories: Legacies of who...
And not wanting to answer for him, I said, "Turn to the person sitting next to you. See if you can come up with evidence." And I gave them four minutes to talk. Soon, they began to tell stories, evidence of racism in their community.
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Gastronomy and the...
solve that through culinary justice here's the problem our tables are impacted by the multiple ways that racism has fed into our food system from chronic diseases to culinary appropriation now to be clear culinary
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An interview with the...
It offers a new vision for young black girls around the world that we deserve to be fought for, that we deserve to call on local governments to show up for us. Opal And antiblack racism --
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The difference between...
and the only way we're going to even begin that process is if we admit our racism and start building an anti-racist world. Thank you. Thank you so much for that.
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The Lost Kingdom of...
have achieved what it did they said the people here must have been lighter skinned maybe Libyans maybe even early Europeans as racism
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Samuel Eto'o
Cameroonian Athlete
Sometimes, the fact that you're a footballer makes you think that racism can't happen to you because you bring that passion and you express a lot of things. When it happened to me, I couldn't believe it, and in that moment, I decided to walk off the pitch.
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Jamie Foxx
American Actor
I'm a real person, and I'm angry. I'm trying to use this celebrity thing to get people some help. AIDS, poverty, racism - I want to be one of the hands that helps stop all that. I'll put it on my shoulders. I'll charge it to my account.
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John Barnes
Why should racism go away when we are not tackling it in the right way? We are influenced by what we see in the world and what we see in the world is certain people being considered more worthy than others - and we continue to see that.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I had a lot of racism growing up where I grew up. Bullied at school. It definitely encouraged me. It's like battle wounds - you come out the other side, and it just makes you tougher.
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Joe Morton
American Actor
We live in a world where racism hasn't changed at all. It's that old thing of, you know, the more things change, the more things remain the same.
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Clarence Seedorf
Dutch Coach
Education is the key solution for change, for peace, and for help in the fight against racism and discrimination in general.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Racism and injustice and violence sweep our world, bringing a tragic harvest of heartache and death.
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Charlamagne tha God
American Entertainer
The thing with racism is it's rare you can really prove racism.
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Melissa Leong
To be a white man calling out racism is important.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
Racism is the greatest cancer of my lifetime.
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Samuel Eto'o
Cameroonian Athlete
Sometimes, the fact that you're a footballer makes you think that racism can't happen to you because you bring that passion and you express a lot of things. When it happened to me, I couldn't believe it, and in that moment, I decided to walk off the pitch.
Quote examples
Jamie Foxx
American Actor
I'm a real person, and I'm angry. I'm trying to use this celebrity thing to get people some help. AIDS, poverty, racism - I want to be one of the hands that helps stop all that. I'll put it on my shoulders. I'll charge it to my account.
Quote examples
John Barnes
Why should racism go away when we are not tackling it in the right way? We are influenced by what we see in the world and what we see in the world is certain people being considered more worthy than others - and we continue to see that.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I had a lot of racism growing up where I grew up. Bullied at school. It definitely encouraged me. It's like battle wounds - you come out the other side, and it just makes you tougher.
Quote examples
Joe Morton
American Actor
We live in a world where racism hasn't changed at all. It's that old thing of, you know, the more things change, the more things remain the same.
Quote examples
Clarence Seedorf
Dutch Coach
Education is the key solution for change, for peace, and for help in the fight against racism and discrimination in general.
Quote examples
Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Racism and injustice and violence sweep our world, bringing a tragic harvest of heartache and death.
Quote examples
Charlamagne tha God
American Entertainer
The thing with racism is it's rare you can really prove racism.
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Melissa Leong
To be a white man calling out racism is important.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
Racism is the greatest cancer of my lifetime.
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