#IsEveryoneReallyEqualSyllabus:
Chapter 8: Understanding the Structural Nature of Oppression Through Racism
"I was really lucky. I grew up in a good neighborhood and went to good schools. There were no problems with racism, I didn't learn anything negative about different races. My family taught me that everyone is equal." p.119
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ra·cism (noun)
1. belief that one's own racial or ethnic group is superior, or that other such groups represent a threat to one's cultural identity, racial integrity, or economic well-being
2. belief that members of different racial or ethnic groups possess specific characteristics, abilities, or qualities, which can be compared and evaluated
Structural Racism and the Law in America Today: An Introduction
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