How does Racism affect the people experiencing the racism?

Answer 1

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I believe that it makes those experiencing racism to have a very strong dislike for those in power. It also causes them to not trust anyone of that race.

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The answer will vary widely based on the individual personality and background of the person who is subjected to racism, and the circumstances in which it's demonstrated. I can only answer for the people that I know in the US where racism is a continual undercurrent throughout many peoples' lives but not too many egregious examples exist in today's society. How it affects people in other places and in other times, I can't speak to.

Most people that I'm familiar with who are subject to racism, are accustomed to this being a part of the society in which they live. They experience it very early in life and ongoing throughout their lives to one degree or another. It predominantly affects how they view others and what is said by others. Most evaluate what they see and hear, filtered through their own experience and whatever coping skills they may have learned from their upbringing; in other words, they consider the source. They also notice it when it may not be obvious to others who haven't experienced racism. Unless it is outright offensive or infringing on their rights in some way, they move right past it knowing that there's no payoff to dwelling on it. If it is offensive, most will confront it as an average person treats any behavior that's offensive. If it infringes on their rights, they may speak up (such as in a business setting), they may seek out the appropriate channels to address it or correct it, or they may just walk away. Some people experience more blatant racism than others. Some are affected more personally than others. There are even some who use it as an excuse for their own failures or shortcomings; and those who use it as a weapon to derive a benefit or gain. How racism affects those who are subject to it depends on the individual and the circumstances.

There are many other types of experiences with racism in other places in the world. There are people who come to the US from places that they have experienced greater racism than they find here and there are people who come from places where they've never experienced it until they come to the US. All of these people are affected in their own way.

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Racism can have serious psychological impacts on individuals, leading to feelings of anger, anxiety, and lower self-esteem. It can also result in social and economic disadvantages, limiting opportunities for education, employment, and healthcare. Persistent exposure to racism can lead to a sense of alienation and distrust in society.