You believe in fostering a society where all individuals are treated equally, regardless of their race, and racial discrimination is actively dismantled.
Anti-racism is a political ideology that seeks to confront and challenge racism in all its forms. It is rooted in the belief that all races are equal and that racial discrimination is fundamentally unjust. Anti-racism advocates for policies and actions that promote racial equality and justice, and it opposes any form of racial bias, discrimination, or prejudice.
The history of anti-racism as a political ideology is intertwined with the broader history of human rights and social justice movements. While the term "anti-racism" itself is relatively recent, the principles it emb…
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@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Why do you think some people struggle to understand the concept of 'white privilege' and how would you explain it?
@9KBX8Z21yr1Y
I dont understand it myself because there is no right that a white person has that a person of color doesn't. People of color want things handed to them and choose not to work for it. I
@9KCHVZS1yr1Y
It isn't the fact that they don't have rights white people do, it's the fact that POC people are blatantly ignored, treated differently, and harassed day by day by white people due to racism. Socially, they are seen as less by a lot of people who have white privilege, those people not understanding what privilege they have. They do not want things handed to them, they want equality, and for white people to not have the privilege they do.
@libcontexanRepublican3wks3W
"POC people are blatantly ignored, treated differently, and harassed day by day by white people"
I hope you understand how abhorrent that generalization is
They don't want things handed to them they just don't want to have to fight to have what comes easier to white people
@9KCJFWG1yr1Y
there isnt any necessary right that they dont have on paper, however throughout history and currently and can be seen that people of color have a disadvantage in the workplace and just generally in society
@9KGGN5LProgressive1yr1Y
Think of life in America as a race, and people of color unfortunately started that race about a hundred years late, and still dealt with extremely unfair environments and opportunities for at least another hundred years. If I race is to be fair, shouldn't it have been so from the beginning? Maybe now on paper they have equal rights, but they haven't had generation after generation accumulating representation, wealth, and power like white people have had since the beginning
@9KCLXDQ1yr1Y
I don't believe that white privilege is a thing. White people have been enslaved just like other races have been. (Ottoman Slave Trade) I think that black privilege is more of a thing in this country today, look at how much they can say and do. Black people can say racist things about white people and get away with it, but whites can't do that with black people.
@9KD83SY1yr1Y
Assuming you are a white person living in the USA what lasting effects does the Ottoman Slave Trade have on you? My guess (unless you are from the region your talking about) is basically none. That is not true for black people living in the USA. The same country that enslaved them and didn't give them full equal rights until 70 years ago still has yet to make good on the evil that was done to them. For the years prior to their emancipation and later gaining of civil rights they were effectively held back from building wealth, while the white man was able to get ahead, secure good jobs and build generational wealth. Black people were not afforded this ability and as a result we see a disproportionate number of black people in poverty today compared to white people.
Black people have been historically discriminated against in this country. For the longest time in America, white privilege was a huge issue. It may not be so big of an issue anymore, but it still exists and is still an issue here.
There is no systemic abuse towards white people, the government and all its attribute are built around harming Black people
@9KD8GH7Progressive1yr1Y
White people have been enslaved elsewhere in the world, but not in America. As for racism against white people, it has no real power compared to racism against black people. Systemic racism like redlining (companies like banks avoiding commerce with ethnically diverse neighborhoods because they are "risky investments") as well as outright violence (cop or civilian shootings) never or rarely target white people.
White privilege is being jealous black people can be racist while black people fear poverty and death.
@9K96WXZRepublican 1yr1Y
Racism definitely exists, however, the notion of white privilege having an extreme effect on society is just wrong. If anything I've seen more examples of "black privilege in today's society. I'm a half black half white American who appears more black than white, I've gotten more privilege from having a black heritage than any of my white heritage.
White privilege differs depending on where you're from, who you know, and how you look physically. I think because of that, not everyone is going to perceive "White privilege" in the same way. Why's it harder for me to obtain a job because of my very ethnic name? Why do I feel over-sexualized as a woman of color? Why do people constantly disrespect my heritage and how I do things culturally? Those are the questions you need to be asking.
Whites have zero privilege that minorities don't in today's society. It's absurd and laughable to claim otherwise – whites are literally overlooked for admittance into universities and being hired for jobs because of their skin colour while minorities, particularly blacks, are hired in their place despite often being far less qualified. The best way to stop discrimination based on race is to stop discriminating based on race, period, no exceptions, and to treat everyone, including whites, with equal dignity and respect, always choosing the most qualified person for the job without any regard to race. Affirmative action and DEI are fundamentally racist ideologies.
@9K99MRG1yr1Y
Im white and everyday i see people use the excuse of being white to justify being a terrible person and act however they want to. Yes other races can have privilege but depending on what area you live in effects if it does anything. People struggle to understand "white privilege" because as a whole our society is blind towards practically everything unless it benefits them or allows them to be hateful.
@9K99FCX1yr1Y
White Privilege extends to so many areas of life, including that of personal safety. I am more likely to be targeted for the color of my skin than a white person.
@9K98P3N1yr1Y
Black privilege does not exist and will never exist because of the oppression of black people. They face fewer opportunities and less equality than white people.
@9KFRM5K1yr1Y
White privilege is the inherent societal value that is given to white people based on years and years of white supremacy in our country.
@9KP8RVC1yr1Y
Our society and government both privilege blacks and other minority ethnicities above whites. The notion that whites in this country are "privileged" is absurd.
@9KJ8C97Republican1yr1Y
White privilege is not here anymore. there is more black privilege now because everyone feels bad for what happened in the past.
@hanbohobbitSocialist 1yr1Y
People who don't understand the concept of white privilege are often stuck on financial privilege being the only, or most important, consideration - they don't realize that it's more often about other types of cultural or social privileges vs. ingrained, perpetual biases that have less to do with wealth.
@9KJ9LWL1yr1Y
The fact that there are any white people at all who have financial struggles or are in jail for crimes regarding people of color means that the whole idea of white privilege is somewhat unrealistic and unlikely to be a thing
@9YJS25T 8mos8MO
There isn't much logic here, can you try again?
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What's the most effective way you've found to shut down a racially insensitive remark?
@9KLW78L1yr1Y
Everyone is equal, and no one is less than another, just because of their skin color.
@9KPLVTH1yr1Y
Everyone is human. Just because someone is more tanned than another doesn’t make them any less human. We were all conceived the same way therefore we all started from the same beginning. So we should all treat each other fairly.
@9KLWTRV1yr1Y
There isn't an effective way to shut down a racially insensitive remark. Because the types of people to make racially insensitive remarks are generally quite stubborn, usually uneducated, and unwilling to change their beliefs.
@9KMQ5WR1yr1Y
not to teach kids the race theory because it is disrespectful to all races
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What's one change you can make in your daily life that could have a positive impact on race relations around you?
@9KJZQWB1yr1Y
Educate myself on racial history and stay open minded to other's experiences.
@9KK2QGL1yr1Y
We can just be humans simple as that no race hate no nothing like that
@9KJZTWB1yr1Y
Try not to judge someone immediately off of their skin color because they could be just as good as you at something or better and they don't have a chance to show it because of judgment
@9KJZDW81yr1Y
Inclusivity or avoiding other ethnic groups. Just overall being a better person.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
If someone disagrees with the principles of anti-racism, how would you engage in a conversation with them?
@9H8TYB92yrs2Y
Anti-racism is a political ideology that seeks to confront and challenge racism in all its forms. It is rooted in the belief that all races are equal and that racial discrimination is fundamentally unjust. Anti-racism advocates for policies and actions that promote racial equality and justice, and it opposes any form of racial bias, discrimination, or prejudice.
@9H8TYLD2yrs2Y
in my opinion, they have free speech, and as long as they aren't hurting anybody or destroying anybody's reputation they are fine
@9H8TZNH2yrs2Y
Ignore them and do not interact, I do not want to interact with a racist
@9H8TPJ72yrs2Y
Id like to disclude myself from these conversation
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What is the importance of listening to and amplifying the voices of those who are directly affected by racial discrimination?
The importance of amplifying the voices of others is to spread the awareness of the issues in the US, and with that awareness we know what to fix.
So that you can understand how they feel and fix it
@9J5TYTZ1yr1Y
Anti racist is when you are not racist to other peopel thta might not be the sqame color as you.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
In what ways do you think sports and teamwork can help bridge racial divides?
@9KK7R5ZRepublican1yr1Y
They can be more inclusive and not draw attention to the racial and cultural differences.
@9KK7FN31yr1Y
Sports and teamwork can help bridge this by giving fair chances to everyone.
@9KK7BBV1yr1Y
Stop supporting exclusive behavior. Things like BLM, kneeling, LGBTQ, etc should be left off the field. Sports players are paid to play a sport and entertain people. We don’t pay to see or hear their opinions.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How do you believe acknowledging and learning from past racial injustices can influence today's society?
@9J6R7R31yr1Y
I think learning from it will help todays society know what not to do.
@9J6SW3MProgressive1yr1Y
History has a habit to repeat itself, so if past mistakes are not acknowledged and made sure to not happen again then chances are it will happen again.
@9J7HVF81yr1Y
Learning from the past can help portray better the downsides racism has brought upon society. Looking back we can now realize why there are laws against racism. Because of learning past racial injustices there is more equality in society now.
@9J6QN3NRepublican1yr1Y
I believe that racism is a dying belief and that overall racism isnt a problem in the US. However, there will always be racist individuals but it isnt a widespread issue.
@9J6QXY91yr1Y
People can learn from others past mistakes to not make them again.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What role does courage play in confronting racism, and can you share a time when you had to be brave in this regard?
@9JS8R4B1yr1Y
It plays a huge role, if nobody steps forward to confront racism then nothing will change. Oftentimes, stepping forward takes a lot of courage.
@9JVLBNWLibertarian1yr1Y
It plays a huge role, if nobody steps forward to confront racism then nothing will change. Oftentimes, stepping forward takes a lot of courage.
I think that the courage play a really important part in racism because sometimes we have bad situations so you need to show at the other person more courageous or at least able to face the situation.
@9JS8CM61yr1Y
You have to courage because there are people who will judge you and you gotta stand your ground. Yes, I've had incidents like this happen to me.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How has the media shaped your understanding of race, and is there a particular story that has stayed with you?
@9JPXKVY1yr1Y
that racisim is created by talking about more and more and people should just not talk about it
@9JR8NPYIndependent1yr1Y
Media had done a fantastic job of making foreigners seem much worse than they rely are. Even the foreigners who are being focused are starting to believe it and the live in fear of each other.
a particular story that stayed with me was the emmitt till story , the media helped me better understand and gave me more background knowledge than any school have
a particular story that stayed with me are the Jackson 9
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What are your thoughts on the effectiveness of anti-racism training in schools or workplaces?
@9JC7WVR1yr1Y
@9JC7N3N1yr1Y
It is not useful in schools because you can't change what people have drilled inside of them from parents or other family members.
I think there is a way bigger systematic issue than direct racism between coworkers or peers at school so I think they may not be very affective.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How would you respond if someone told you that talking about racism only creates more division?
@9RTKKXW11mos11MO
Tell me how it creates more division if people don’t learn from their history they are doomed to repeat it so I’ll be dammed if someone tells my future child that racism doesn’t exist because it might not be everywhere but they need to know that it’s not okay anywhere
@9RTJZD711mos11MO
its racism that creates more division while talking about it can sometimes reduce ot
@9HD93B52yrs2Y
That is incorrect. A healthy debate should always be welcomed
@9HD8ZYC2yrs2Y
Remind them that talking about racism allows people of diverse backgrounds to understand one another's perspectives. This empathy has the potential to be a strong force for tearing down walls and constructing bridges.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How can learning about other cultures’ festivals and traditions help combat racism, based on your experience?
@9HJ6ZFWRepublican2yrs2Y
Racism will never go away but If people wouldn't judge people by the way they look or the way they talk or however else. I feel like it wouldn't be such a problem
@9HJ74FG2yrs2Y
Learning about other cultures' festivals and traditions gives us a better view of their lives, their families, and how they honor one another and their culture.
@9HJ6Y4T2yrs2Y
Learning about other cultures and their customs can help us to understand that everyone is different and that’s not inherently wrong.
@9HJ72632yrs2Y
It can help by making people more understanding of why cutlures do this.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
In what ways do you think anti-racism benefits everyone in society, not just those who are racially marginalized?
@9H9842Z2yrs2Y
I believe anti-racism benefits everyone in society because it promotes equality, justice, and inclusivity.
@9H97F3X2yrs2Y
I personally think grouping minorities together to aid with "Anti-Racism" is just giving them a label that other people could use and take advantage of
@9H97L8X2yrs2Y
Allows for more eqaul playing ground across lines of economic bracket and location
@9H984YFIndependent2yrs2Y
Anti racism is used to pin people against eachother when constantly shoved in your face and brings out the extremes of both sides.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
What does 'racial equality' look like in your ideal community, and what steps can we take to get there?
@9HZQ43N1yr1Y
everyone has equal rights, and treats everyone the same regardless of skin color. teach kids about racism and inequality in school and the history behind it
everyone by law has rights but the way the system is, anyone with race/ ethnic background will never be treated the same as someone with a white skin color. Little kids shouldn't see this but sooner or later they will fine out the real world and see that the system is messed up because of our color and background, and nothing will change that.
@9HZQ6VP1yr1Y
We can start by treating everyone equally and with lots of kindness.
@9HZPSSX1yr1Y
Racial equality is more like fairness to me. I don't want what the person next to me has I want the same opportunity and chance to get what he/she has or more. In my community we can get away from the small town best friend helps best friend mindset and give everyone a fair chance to be whatever they choose. Especially if your of higher education.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
In what instances have you seen unity and solidarity overcome racial barriers, and what impact did that have on you?
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
How can we balance the desire for harmony with the need to address uncomfortable truths about racism?
@9HWHDRX1yr1Y
We can do that by telling the children of our country that racism is horrible. We should not be hiding stuff from our future.
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