Understanding Racism and Its Types
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What is racism?

Racism is discrimination or unfair treatment, based on a person's race. It is the division of people based on physical characteristics such as skin colour. Racism is when a person is regarded as inferior because of the colour of their skin.

What are the four types of racism?

  • Historical Racism (correct)
  • New Racism (correct)
  • Scientific Racism (correct)
  • Institutional Racism (correct)

Historical Racism is based on origins, or where a person comes from. For instance, the Nazis believed that white people of German origin (Aryans) were superior to all other people.

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Scientific Racism focuses on physical characteristics of humans, such as brain size. It believes that some races are better and more intelligent than others, and that the 'superior races' need to civilise others.

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Institutional Racism refers to activities that are meant to protect the advantages of a dominant group.

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Apartheid in South Africa is an example of institutional racism.

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New racism does not involve scientific theories or beliefs about the inferiority or superiority of certain races.

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New racism includes xenophobia and negative attitudes towards groups with different cultural values.

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Racism Definition

Discrimination or unfair treatment based on race.

Race Definition

Division of people based on physical characteristics, like skin color.

Historical Racism

Racism based on a person's origin/ancestry.

Scientific Racism

Racism based on false ideas about physical traits, like brain size, to justify inequality.

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Institutional Racism

Racism within systems protecting dominant groups' advantages.

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New Racism

Subtle racism not explicitly based on superiority/inferiority, focusing on xenophobia and cultural differences.

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Xenophobia

Discrimination against immigrants or refugees.

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Nazi Racism

Example of Historical Racism, believing 'Aryans' as a superior race.

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Apartheid

Example of Institutional Racism, systemically disadvantaged black people in South Africa.

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Harmful Belief about Race

Any idea supporting a racial group's superiority or inferiority.

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Racial Discrimination

Treating people unfairly because of their race.

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Racial Inequality

Unequal opportunities and treatment based on race.

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Racial Bias

Prejudice based on race.

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Racial Justice

Fairness and equity for all races.

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Racial Profiling

Targeting individuals based on their perceived race.

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Racial Segregation

Separation of people based on race.

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Racial Stereotypes

Oversimplified and often negative beliefs about a racial group.

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Colorism

Preference for lighter skin tones.

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Study Notes

Racism Defined

  • Racism is discrimination or unfair treatment based on a person's race
  • Race is the division of people based on physical characteristics like skin color.
  • Racism occurs when a person is considered inferior due to skin color.
  • Four types of racism exist.

Historical Racism

  • Based on a person's origin or where they come from.
  • Example: Nazis believed people of German origin (Aryans) were superior.

Scientific Racism

  • Focuses on physical characteristics like brain size.
  • Belief that some races are smarter than others.
  • Belief that certain races need to civilize others.

Institutional Racism

  • Activities designed to maintain the dominance of a particular group.
  • Example: Apartheid in South Africa, where laws discriminated against black people.

New Racism

  • Does not use scientific theories about racial superiority or inferiority.
  • Less obvious forms of racism, including:
    • Xenophobia (discrimination against immigrants or refugees)
    • Negative attitudes toward groups with different cultural values.

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This quiz explores the definitions and types of racism, including historical, scientific, institutional, and new forms. It aims to deepen understanding of how racism manifests and the implications it has on society. Engage with critical concepts and examples to enhance your knowledge on this important topic.

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