Different forms of racism from "summary" of How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Racism, as I understand it, is a deeply ingrained system of power that empowers certain groups while oppressing others. It manifests in various forms and operates through different channels, all of which serve to perpetuate racial inequality and injustice. One form of racism is individual racism, which is the prejudiced beliefs and discriminatory actions of individuals towards people of different races. This can take the form of overt acts of violence or discrimination, as well as subtler forms such as microaggressions and biases. Individual racism is often the most visible form of racism, but it is just one piece of the larger puzzle. Another form of racism is institutional racism, which refers to the ways in which policies and practices within institutions such as schools, workplaces, and government agencies perpetuate racial inequality. Thes...
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