After reading your post I began to think that maybe they are merely engaging in psychological projection of their own perceptions onto society at large.
I wonder how they bridge the infinite logical gap from the individual to societal racism.
They have that membership card.
Maybe that is their 'logical' bridge.
His definition of racism certainly fits your apt description of it:
"I would define racism as a system of social advantages and disadvantages doled out based upon group membership..."
Cordially,
Thanks for the response. I agree with your conclusion.
The projection part was fitting as well.