The unconscious biases that people hold towards individuals of different races.
Definitions of Racism: This topic involves understanding the definition and the various forms of racism that exist.
Historical Context: The historical context of racism is an important topic to learn since racism has existed for centuries and has resulted in significant events, such as slavery and segregation.
Social Constructs: This topic includes the idea that race is a social construct and not a biological one, as well as the effects of this notion.
Stereotypes: Stereotypes are preconceived notions that individuals hold about certain groups and this topic explains their effects on society.
Privilege: This topic explains the concept of privilege and how it operates to favor certain groups of people, particularly within the context of race.
Microaggressions: Microaggressions are subtle and often unintentional acts of discrimination that happen in everyday interactions, and this topic covers their effects and ways to recognize and address them.
Implicit Bias: Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or biases that individuals hold towards certain racial groups, and this topic addresses how implicit bias can be detected and treated.
Intersectionality: Intersectionality refers to the intersection of different identities (e.g., race, gender, sexuality) and how they impact individuals, particularly when it comes to discrimination and oppression.
Anti-Racism: Anti-racism is the practice of actively opposing racism and this topic covers the tools and strategies needed to become an anti-racist.
Systemic Racism: Systemic racism refers to the ways in which racism is deeply embedded in the systems and structures of society, and this topic explores its effects and how to address it.