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What is racism mainly based on?
Stupidity and ignorance.
What caused Intolerable Acts?
Racism, stupidity, and ignorance.
Is racism human nature or is it greed that takes over?
it's ignorance
I still always wondered why do we still have racism going on?
Racism is caused by ignorance. People have a tendency of not accepting anyone who is unlike themselves.
Why do you think the slave trade flourished for so long?
Economic benefits for influencial people. Racism/fear/ignorance
Why do you think slave trade flourished for so long?
Economic benefits for influencial people. Racism/fear/ignorance
What are themes in To Kill a Mockingbird?
One theme is not to judge a book by its cover . And to ignore the ignorance of racism that goes on today .
How does fear ignorance and hatred lead to racism?
Fear, ignorance, and hatred can fuel racism by creating a cycle of misunderstanding and distrust among different racial or ethnic groups. Fear of the unknown often leads individuals to stereotype others, while ignorance fosters misconceptions about different cultures and backgrounds. This combination can breed hatred, as people may scapegoat those they perceive as different, leading to discrimination and hostility. Ultimately, these emotions can manifest in systemic racism, where societal structures perpetuate inequality based on racial identities.
What are the differences between ageism and racism?
The differences between ageism and racism are that ageism refers to discrimination pertaining to age groups (usually senior citizens) and racism refers to discrimination and as well xenophobia due to ethnic background differences. Both stem from ignorance and fear.
Why has racism been a big part of the American culture?
Because due to ignorance slaves were seen as property instead of people and racism lingered long after they were freed and the Civil War was over by the same kinds of people.
Why do people only use racism toward Native Americans only?
Racism is used agains ALL people at one time or another, not just Native Americans. It's the result of fear and ignorance, and it is an equal opportunity vice.
What is difficult to overcome?
Many things are difficult to overcome, but ignorance is perhaps one of them. Not lack of education - that's pretty easy to overcome by study, but true ignorance such as bigotry, racism, and other forms of hatred caused by not understanding anyone but yourself.
