Racism In History
How were black people treated in the 1920s?
What is: Voting rights disregarded, discrimination and rejection from jobs, etc.
Cultural racism
What is: The unfair or biased treatment of individuals or groups based on their cultural background, beliefs, traditions, or practices
_____ of Americans said racism against blacks is widespread in United Sates
61%
How does racism affect people mentally?
What is: Can lead to an erosion of self-confidence and lead to self-doubt
What forms of protests take place against racism
What is: Marches Rallies, Destruction of Public Property (graffiti, arson, etc)
When was slavery abolished?
What is: On December 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment was adopted as part of the United States Constitution, but slavery did not fully end for years to come.
Xenophobia
What is: Dislike or hate to people from other countries
______ of blacks say there needs to be changes for blacks to have equal rights with whites
88%
What did many integrated students do when faced with harassment from white students?
What is: Although most graduated, some turned to abandonment, suicide, or fighting back, which resulted in more 'punishment'
What is racism?
What is: When a targeted group or person is discriminated against and abused based on their race or ethnicity.
How has racism shaped US history?
What is: ethnic conflicts, genocide, slavery, lynchings, segregation, Native American reservations, boarding schools, racist immigration and naturalization laws, and internment camps.
Systemic
What is: infrastructure of rulings, ordinances or statutes promulgated by a sovereign government or authoritative entity towards a certain race or ethnicity
______ amount of black Americans say they face discrimiation
87%
What type of disorder can be caused by racism?
What is: RT [racial trauma]
Twenty First Century Racism Examples
What is: Racism manifests everywhere in the world. It often impacts areas like criminal justice, education, housing, and employment
What was the time that Racism was most affected?
What is: By the 19th century, racism had matured and spread around the world in many countries.
A fear, prejudice and hatred of Muslims
What is: Islamophobia
______ percent of nonwhites labeled prejudice a very serious issue
66%
How can racism affect someone socially?
What is: Low trust in others feeling Disconnected from community. And Lack of confidence in public spaces.
How does social media impact people's views on racism?
What is: Social media platforms can serve as spaces for both activism and the spread of racist ideologies, sometimes leading to real-world violence and discrimination.
Who committed the first racist act?
What is: White Europeans
Ideological Racism
What is: The form of unequal voting rights, or changing the rules of a political system specifically for when black people want to enter or vote.
What is Mrs Mac's opinion on racism?
Racism is easier to promote than we think. Ask yourself, "How do my jokes, political views, or actions promote hate against others? What can I do to change this?"
How does racism affect people financially?
What is: Medical prices go up and it also causes Avoiding public transport, paying extra for alternatives
How does racism affect job rates? (bonus points if you’re specific.)
Research shows that racial minorities often face unfair treatment in hiring. A 2017 study found that applicants with Black-sounding names were less likely to receive callbacks than those with White-sounding names, despite identical résumés. Additionally, Black and Hispanic workers in the US generally earn less than their White counterparts, even with similar education and experience.