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The problem with violence is that it reinforces the self-belief of the racists themselves. Physically attacking a racist may make the victim of racism feel good for a while, but nothing changes. Avoiding violence or returning abuse may allow time for other solutions to work. Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and many others have shown that non-violence can be more effective. Having said that, I think everyone has the right to self-defence, if the racist actually resorts to physical violence. The above answer is most certainly correct, although, as pointed out some kind of violence may be necessary as a last resort. If so, this should only be done by the relevant authorities, after due process and not as a measure for retaliation but only protection.
It also depends what one's ultimate aim is. If one fights fire with fire, then often this just produces an escalation of violence, and a vicious cycle of violence and one is ultimately no better off than before, and in many cases worse off, even if one was originally innocent.
Attacking racism with knowledge is one important non-violent measure. This is so, since it really is the inner attitude of the racist person that needs to be changed. Realizing that scientifically and Biblically we are all 'of one blood' helps to dispel racist myths about superiority.
Interestingly, in regard to medical donations such as blood and tissue donations, a person of a different colored skin can actually be a better match than a person of the same skin color. This is so because humans are essentially genetically the same regardless of skin color. This shows how superficial racism is. Knowing that white people can donate to black people and vice-versa, and can even be a better match than a fellow black or white person, should help to attack the fallacy of racism at the practical and factual level.
Promoting such knowledge is a non-violent attack on racist attitudes.
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∙ 12y agoNo don't be violent over racism at all. It is cruel but don't be violent!
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What did Mohandas Gandhi do about racism?
Mahatma Gandhi would fast after witnessing racism. He used peaceful resistance and non-violence during his struggle against the British Raj.
What were the beliefs or methods of Mohandas gandhi?
His aim was to stop racism. He used and believed in: Ahisma - non-violence. Satyagraha - breaking the law without violence.
Was gandhi famous for?
Gandhi is famous for leading peaceful protest. he never used violence against violence
Why is violence nessasary?
Violence should only be used on a teddy bear
What was the purpose of violence against blacks?
The same reason as violence is used everywhere; to emphasise the point "do what I say or you will be hurt".
What did Hernn Corts and Francisco Pizarro have in common?
Both used Indians to fight against other Indians. Both were looking for wealth. Both used violence against Native Americans. Both were looking for wealth
Should violence be used to resolve the conflict in Bosnia?
No!
Who used violence against those that were different during world war 2?
Hitler
Did the KKK only intimidate the African Americans?
the members used violence against them....
How is racism used?
It is generally used to hold other people back or to put others down because of their race. It is used to bully others, often on grounds unrelated to race, by using their race as a weapon. It is sometimes used to provoke actions in others such as suicide or violence. Some people use racism as a way to look more like victims than they are. They may self-harm or vandalize their own property and blame anonymous persons of another race for it, claiming they are the victims of racism themselves. Or, racism from others may be used as an excuse for victim thinking, self-hate, drug abuse, violence, filing frivolous lawsuits, not taking responsibility for one's own actions, or just giving up. Racism is real, but it is not an excuse, though it is too convenient of one at times.
What was one form of violence used against African Americans?
lynching burning at the stake and beating
What is a crime of violence?
It means that force of some type was used to carry out the offense against the victim.
