Racism In Social Media

Throughout history there have been numerous acts of racism including slavery, segregation, the Nazi regime, Martin Luther King’s assignation and more. The leaders of these operations had similar values and characteristics. One of the most prominent features of each of these individuals was the colour of their skin. For as long as most people can remember white civilians held a higher status than those of different cultural backgrounds. People of colour were continuously mistreated and were illustrated as savage or uncivilized. There are still many examples of racism today even though this issue appeared to be diminishing over the years. Humans have made advancements in technology, economy and society in general, yet racism and white supremacy …show more content…
A subtler form of racism that further encourages white privilege is cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation is defined as “the taking over of creative or artistic forms, themes, or practices by one cultural group from another.” (oxford) Currently, this practice of discrimination is more common and is particularly popular among the white population. In several cases, people with light coloured skin tones are respected when they display these cultural characteristics, behaviours or articles, conversely, the love for the culture remains nonexistent. The media and celebrities frequently fail to address or highlight the difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation. In this essay, I will argue that cultural appropriation substantiates white privilege because of the freedom Caucasians have to set trends by expressing elements of marginalized cultures, while continually disrespecting people of color. This is exhibited through modern pop culture and the different cultural styles showcased by