racism Definition

rac·ism (rā′siz′əm)

noun

1. belief in or doctrine asserting racial differences in character, intelligence, etc. and the superiority of one race over another or others: racist doctrine also, typically, seeks to maintain the supposed purity of a race or the races
2. any program or practice of racial discrimination, segregation, etc., specif., such a program or practice that upholds the political or economic domination of one race over another or others
3. feelings or actions of hatred and bigotry toward a person or persons because of their race

racism Related Forms
rac′·ist noun, adjective
racism Synonyms
racism

n.

racial prejudice, racial bias, bigotry, intolerance, bias, racial discrimination, racialism, race hatred, apartheid, segregation, color line, Jim Crow*; see also prejudice.
racism Usage Examples

Converse of object

* institutionalize: You appear to be implying that there is no institutionalized racism in the Met.
* combat: New Israel Fund launched its New Voice in the Stadium campaign in 2003 to combat racism in Israeli soccer.
* tackle: You might not be able to tackle racism by yourself.
* institutionalize: It sheds light on the institutionalized racism that assumes the Third World to be inherently corrupt and corruptible, a view which underwrites bribery.
* bully: Any kid who 's gone to a state school knows what it 's all about - bullying, racism.
* oppose: Tony Blair would never appoint someone to a race equality post who had a lukewarm record of opposing racism.

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* football: In Scotland, supporters have formed a national campaign to combat racism in football.
* workplace: People should also remember the levels of racism in the workplace.
* society: Show Racism the Red Card View A website tackling racism in football and racism in society.

Adjective modifier

* institutional: The most recent example of institutional racism has concerned mental health services.
* overt: They saw at first hand the hurt that overt racism could cause young children.
* anti-white: White farmers fleeing from black anti-white racism are among the few genuine asylum seekers that the BNP will admit to the UK.
* unwitting: Racist Murder shows that the evidence of the ' unwitting racism ' of individual officers is ludicrous.
* virulent: The Talmud expounds some of the most virulent racism, as these extracts plainly show.
* 'institutional: Should white parents be worried about the 'institutional racism ' that the data reveals?

Modifies a noun

awareness: Racism awareness training was almost non-existent at every level.

Noun used with modifier

* hate: What do you think the Love Music Hate Racism campaign can achieve today?
* fight: City of Havana, 11 September 2001 From Fight Racism!
* combat: Assisting communities to promote positive images of refugees and combat racism and xenophobia.
* police: In the Stephen Lawrence affair, attention has focused on the in-built police racism in their response.

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Are You A Racist??

Why even ask?

No one is going to say "yes," no matter how racist they are.


"Passion threatens the complacent and fills them with fear. Fear of the new, the deep, and the different. We, on the other hand, seek it out. Endlessly, joyously... and aggressively."

UH? I fell asleep reading it, dunno, maybe, can I have a few minutes so my Imac
can read it to me? . .I hate PC's . does that count?


Cod eater.

not at all!!

its mainly men that are racist ive always thought..

as the only people i know that are racist are men in my family like my dad, grandad, brothers dad, uncle..
and most girls i know disagree with it, like me!!

i think its totally uncalled for!!

its what counts on the inside not the out!!


blood is thicker than water.

yes im racist,
ive had racist thoughts, ive believed racists thoughts, ive said racist things.
i think we have all done at least one of these.

but would i actually make conscious discrimination against a different race?
no.


Latest survey shows that 3 out of 4 people make up 75% of the world's population.

I think all people have an opinion, that dosn't classify them as racist.

i went to see a american indian do a talk,he brought up the subject of racism as in colour and said something that made me think and since very much believe in,for the people who are racist cos of colour if every one took their skin off we would all be the same colour,which is red,he had the lights turned off and sung a native american song,it was so beautiful and touching although i couldnt understand it,by the time the lights went on it effected me so much,i had tears down my face.


A great man once told me,
I was beutiful,
SO I MARRIED HIM.
Now he tells me every day.

yes I am to certain extent.

everyone is, they just choose not to admit it.

Yes. but more on a prejudicial kinda way. not so negative but.. more like in what another post said. I would tend to go to certain Ethnicities/races for certain services just because of the general stereotype.
Although I have learned that not all People from Asia are good at math.
and that not all Hispanics are good yard workers
hell. I'm lazy at times and rather cook than do yard work.