Racism can be defined by the formula prejudice + power = racism.
Racism is when racial prejudice is turned into action that harms
others. Racism is the belief that one race of people is superior to
another because of their colour or race. Racism is simply based on the
colour of a person's skin. Racism is destructive and it disembowels
people by shattering their identity. It destroys community cohesion
and creates divisions in society. It is the opposite of the democratic
principle of equality and the right of all people to be treated
fairly. Racism is an enormous problem in society today; it is causing
much conflict in many parts of the world.
The origin of racism originated in the 18th century when Africans were
sold in the slave trade, not because they were being prejudiced
against, but because the merchants wanted to make a profit. But as
economic profit was being made it became common to think of white
people as more superior. This view then turned into beliefs, a system
that justified slavery and the buildings of empires. When the British
had power of countries such as India and Africa they argued that it
was for a dignified cause, "white supremacy was necessary for human
progress"
Racism has deeply embedded itself into our culture, frustrations with
difficulties in life such as unemployment, lower wages, crime and lack
of affordable housing is often taken out on the minority ethnic
groups. Racism becomes more widespread when times are hard; it is
often easier to blame people of other races than to work out why
inequality and discrimination exist and how to get rid of them.
Europe has increasingly been experiencing a more racist attitude and
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