Racism Vs Biological Racism

In obsolete and modern socieities, racism has been a controversial topic at hand. A handful of people feel that it is something that needs to be eliminated. While other groups have come to recognition that racism is continuous. That being said, there are various forms of racism embedded in our culture. These different applications of racism can be interpreted through contemporary events such as Michael Brown’s death. Racism is often perceived as when one believes that a distinct race is preferable or secondary over another. Likewise that an indidvidual’s character is based on fixed biological traits.

Biological racism suggests the concept that a person’s race can be differentiated biologically alongside the idea that one’s race can be viewed …show more content…
More so it is "an advantage or source of pleasure granted to a person". In society people often face inequality on a daily basis due to their race or ethnic background. A handful of people fall under the umbrella of where the color of your skin determines the privileges you obtain. Although our secularized society is moving away from this shared belief. The common phrase "white privilege" for instance is still at large. White privilege is described as assumed, where white individuals are granted more privileges as opposed to other minorities. Even whites themselves may not be consciously aware of the privileges given to them. Rather because it's an automated mental processing. Evidently, this prevents others the privilege of a proper education and the potential of a thriving career. However being privileged or having a privilege is something one cannot control. Moreover it is something one is born into. This preconceived notion that one’s socioeconomic status is determined at birth reiterates the conept of racial hierarchy. That one’s race is viewed as superior/inferior to one another such as white …show more content…
It was primarily made up of resistance while being rooted in tribal African culture. The culture of enslaved Africans emphasized on the importance of survival and rebellion in opposition to the Amercian slave trade. Although their attempts of gaining freedom were unsuccessful, they acuired additional ways of resistance. For example, taking one’s life was common, not performing tasks/duties at a steady pace, intentionally vandalizing materials/equitment used on plantations, and harming their masters. Evidently, all these experiences and forms of resistence helped shape the slave culture. Additional key aspects of slave culture consisted of recalling the significance of family and unity. Mainting these strong ties with your loved ones and others was vital due to the harsh and traumatic experiences of being enslaved. Similarly, slaves were illertate meaning they did not know how to read or write. This prevention however allowed them to be innovative and adapt the concept of oral communication through storytelling and