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Racism -　差別　an illusional tumor of our modern society.

What Is Racism?

Racism is a prejudicious conception that

categorizes one race as intrinsically superior or

better than another.

History

✤ Slavery was the pre-formation of racism

✤ Slavery existed in ancient Egypt (5,000 years ago)

✤ When humans began to build greater civilizations, also greater in size and structure, people were categorized to each social class.

✤ Countries like India and Japan had formed distinctive caste systems, which harshly restricted the advantages of those in lower class.

History

✤ Black descendants and former slaves began to settle down as slavery lost its power over black people.

✤ Despite their eloquent speeches and elaborate protests, black people were continuously seen as inferior to other races. ‘

✤ Racism is still stretching its tenacious roots in our society today.

✤ Racism still exists on the internet and other web forums.

✤ Many racist jokes and pranks are posted on the internet, available for anyone any time asking to join their racist group.

Causes

✤ Stereotypes

✤ Skin color, religion, culture, political party

✤ History

✤ Slavery (Egypt, U.S.A, etc.), Imperialism, Genocide

Solutions

✤ Spread Awareness

✤ Write articles, make films, posters

✤ Accept other cultures, religions, and ethnic groups

✤ Make it illegal for any country to not hire or fire people because of their religion, culture, or ethnic group

Recognized Racists

✤ Adolf Hitler

✤ George W. Bush

✤ Abraham Lincoln

✤ Nelson Mandela

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