Racism does not exist in a vacuum. It does not wield a mind of its own, nor does it act in the absence of human control. Racism is a mindless phenomenon, and people are the vehicles that drive it forward. The future of humanity rests on collective strategies designed to purge the fallacy of racism, a forlorn idea based on simple color differences. What if racial differences became a source of celebration and inclusion? Group differences should highlight man’s grandeur, not its folly. Thus, changes must emerge at an individual, familial, societal, and global level. By enabling shifts in mindset and perception, society can eliminate racism. For years, racism has been a topic of discussion among leaders and politicians alike. Racism, defined,
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According to this researcher, micro aggressive visuals leads to institutional biases and attitudes. Micro aggressions are used to offend other groups in social settings, and they are demonstrated in books, media, films, laws, etc. The importance of visual micro aggressions is undeniable. They show the complex relationship between emotion and institutional norms. These deeply buried emotions fuel racial hatred and dominance. Huber uses the “Mexican Bandit” analogy to further convey his idea of systemic racism (Huber 223). This image has been shown in media outlets, influencing everyone who sees it. This, in turn, has strengthened the influence of racism. Thus, racism is not merely something people feel. It is an institutional force and vehicle, sustained through micro …show more content…
To abolish racism, people would need a strategy that targeted the psyche, education and society as well. This strategy, specifically, would have to change perceptions, conditioned responses, and systems that support racial bias. Thus, a few viable solutions may be feasible in the near future. For example, an educational racial-reduction program may eliminate or mitigate racial biases (Ponterotto & Utsey 175). Instead of promoting colorblindness in schools, educators should provide a curriculum of multicultural sensitivity. While many acts of prejudice are unintentional, confronting unconscious prejudice may also prove noteworthy in shaping racial views (Ponterotto & Utsey 177). Finally, removing institutional barriers would prove most effective in eradicating racism. For example, some laws lead to disproportionate rates of conviction among minorities. Whereas, similar crimes, committed by affluent groups, are punished less severely in these cases. Of course, changing legislation and laws altogether is challenging, and requires collective efforts of advocates, agencies, leaders and the population. If you were black, would you be seen the same as if your
According to this researcher, micro aggressive visuals leads to institutional biases and attitudes. Micro aggressions are used to offend other groups in social settings, and they are demonstrated in books, media, films, laws, etc. The importance of visual micro aggressions is undeniable. They show the complex relationship between emotion and institutional norms. These deeply buried emotions fuel racial hatred and dominance. Huber uses the “Mexican Bandit” analogy to further convey his idea of systemic racism (Huber 223). This image has been shown in media outlets, influencing everyone who sees it. This, in turn, has strengthened the influence of racism. Thus, racism is not merely something people feel. It is an institutional force and vehicle, sustained through micro …show more content…
To abolish racism, people would need a strategy that targeted the psyche, education and society as well. This strategy, specifically, would have to change perceptions, conditioned responses, and systems that support racial bias. Thus, a few viable solutions may be feasible in the near future. For example, an educational racial-reduction program may eliminate or mitigate racial biases (Ponterotto & Utsey 175). Instead of promoting colorblindness in schools, educators should provide a curriculum of multicultural sensitivity. While many acts of prejudice are unintentional, confronting unconscious prejudice may also prove noteworthy in shaping racial views (Ponterotto & Utsey 177). Finally, removing institutional barriers would prove most effective in eradicating racism. For example, some laws lead to disproportionate rates of conviction among minorities. Whereas, similar crimes, committed by affluent groups, are punished less severely in these cases. Of course, changing legislation and laws altogether is challenging, and requires collective efforts of advocates, agencies, leaders and the population. If you were black, would you be seen the same as if your