I would like to see an honest discussion of just “racism” is. How do I know if I am a racist? If I disagree with a black person does that make me a racist? If I am an employer and don’t give an unqualified black a job in favor of a qualified white, does that make we a racist? If in a conversation I use the word “negro” does that make me a racist? If my great-grandfather was a Confederate soldier does that make me a racist? I, frankly, am confused!
RE: I would like to see an honest discussion of just “racism” is. How do I know if I am a racist?
Let’s start by looking at the DEFINITION of racism and see if our attitudes FIT the definition. If we keep using that word thoughtlessly, then it becomes useless and could mean anything anyone wants to believe, like the words “Climate Change”.
Here it is:
Racism is the belief that groups of humans inherently possess different behavioral traits corresponding to physical appearance and can be divided based on the superiority of one race over another.
It may also mean prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against other people because they are of a different race or ethnicity.