Racism

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Discrimination and prejudices based on perceived racial identity.

History of Racism: The study of how racism has evolved over time and its impact on society.
Types of Racism: The different forms that racism can take, such as institutional, systemic, and individual racism.
Effects of Racism: The impact that racism has on individuals, communities, and society as a whole.
Racial Identity: The concept of race and how it affects our self-identity and social interactions.
Racial Bias: The unconscious biases that people hold towards individuals of different races.
White Privilege: The advantages that people of white skin color have in society due to historical and current systemic racism.
Intersectionality: The study of how different social identities, such as race, gender, and sexuality, intersect and impact experiences of oppression and privilege.
Racial Inequality: The unequal distribution of resources and opportunities based on race.
Microaggressions: Small, everyday actions or comments that reinforce stereotypes and contribute to a culture of racism and discrimination.
Allyship: Actions and behaviors that individuals can take to support marginalized communities and combat racism.
Critical Race Theory: Examines how race and racism shape the law and institutions of society.
Institutional Racism: Studies how racism is embedded in society's institutions such as government, education, and social systems.
Historical Racism: Focuses on past instances of systematic and institutionalized racism in societies.
Intersectionality: Examines how multiple identities such as race, class, gender, and sexuality intersect and influence discrimination and oppression.
Colorism: Studies the discrimination and prejudices against people of different skin tones within the same race.
Internalized Racism: Focuses on how members of an oppressed group internalize prejudice against themselves.
Environmental Racism: Studies how communities of color are disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and toxins.
Microaggressions: Examines the subtle forms of discrimination and racism that may often go unnoticed.
Racial Microtrauma: Focuses on how repeated experiences of discrimination can lead to psychological and emotional harm.
Anti-Racism: Studies personal and collective actions that can be taken to combat racism and promote equality.