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Racism is the notion that having specific traits of a race or being members of a certain race constitutes that those certain people are above others who are not the same as them.
Racism has lead to dangerous and sick things, such as slavery and segregation. But, I have never heard of racism being used as a defense mechanism. Physical defense oviously has nothing to do with being racist, as a racist has an idea which cannot actually physically harm someone.
However as an emotional defense, it COULD be. For example, an Asian child who gets C's & D's in school with an American teacher could claim to his/her parents or friends that their grades are bad because the teacher is racist against him/her. This would comfort the child by creating an excuse for his/her failure, or possibly by getting the teacher in trouble. It could be used as a 'sympathy vote' kind of thing, as a person could accuse another person of being racist against them. Or, the person really could be racist and the victim is merely bringing them to justice.
Anyways, this was a pretty big question. My answer is a theory, which can sometimes be hard to understand. I hope it helped.
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Does he face racism at school or college?
well he is more likely to be faceing racism at school then in collage.
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What did Europeans think of African people?
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How is a defense mechanism?
What is a defense mechanism
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The Stockholm Syndrome is an example of what defense mechanism?
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What is the synonym for coping mechanism?
Adaptation or defense mechanism.
Are hand gestures viewed as a defense mechanism?
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Reflexes are a part of the body's defense mechanism. true or false?
Reflexes are a part of the body's defense mechanism.
What is the most primary defense mechanism?
aggressive defense
Which one of these is not a defense mechanism?
me
Is defense mechanism good or bad?
Defense is usually good.
Is saying you were a drunk a defense mechanism?
no
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Hiding
What is a moth's defense mechanism?
camouflage
