Absolutely it was. There was a lot of racism in 1948, maybe even more than there is now, although it depends on where you live whether it is greater or lesser... or the same, just expressed differently.
In 1948 they still had segregation in many areas, and so black people and white people couldn't use the same bathrooms, or go to the same schools. Black people had to go to the back of the bus when they were on the same bus with white people.
And that is just in the U.S. Racism was alive and well in many, many other countries. Germany specifically... the war was over, but the hatred of Jews and others was not.
See the article about segregation in the related links area for additional information.
Hopefully, the world is getting better, and we are learning to hate other people less. ... but in some areas, and with some people, the hatred continues. It has been around for a long time, and all we can do is try not to hate others ourselves, and not teach other people to hate... making a difference one person at a time.
Racism that leads to murdering Marie and ends up killing Frank.
Racism. Look around.
Yes there is lots of racism and sexism all around the world today.
Sadly, racism is still around. People of all races all around the world still struggle with bigotry.
Air All Around Us - 1948 was released on: USA: 15 April 1948
Yes, racism affects Britain just as much as it affects other places around the world.
Racism is not genetic. You may however, have heavy influence from those around you i.e. Parents, friends that persuade you into thinking racism is acceptable, as when you are younger, you are none the wiser. It is all determined by your environment.
There were many speculations on when it was invented but it was invented around 1949
It's not a racist film, but it is centered around the time where racism was most prominent. The movie itself is not based on racism, though.
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Bill Russell became less popular around the nation after speaking out about racism and a lack of equality in America.
institutional racism causes interpersonal racism.