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An entry in the Oxford English Dictionary (2008) defines racialism as "[a]n earlier term than racism, but now largely superseded by it", and cites the term "racialism" in a 1902 quote. [19] The revised Oxford English Dictionary cites the shorter term "racism" in a quote from the year 1903. [20]
Moreover, while examining differences among racial groups, children of Asian and Latino descent were found to be most at risk for mental health development, and Latino children, for academic success. Racial discrimination affects about 90% of black adolescents, impacting their personal, social, psychological, and academic well-being.
Kennedy Mitchum is a modern-day agent of change. Thanks to the relatively unknown young black woman, racism has a new definition in the dictionary. The Florissant, Mo., native took matters into ...
Merriam-Webster's decision to revise the definition of racism raises long-standing questions about the politics of dictionaries.
Alligator bait – American urban legend and racist trope; Golliwog – Doll-like character; Hottentot (racial term) – Racial term for the Khoekhoe; Nadir of American race relations – Period of increased racism in the US; The Story of Little Black Sambo – 1899 children's book by Helen Bannerman
Discussing race and racism with children can be a daunting task, especially considering the brutal and painful history of racism in America. As parents, it's natural to wonder where to begin, what ...
Nigger, a racial slur widely considered to be offensive, derives from the Spanish word Negro, meaning 'black', and the French word nègre. Both negro and noir (and therefore also nègre and nigger) ultimately come from the Latin adjective niger, 'black' or 'dark'. [4]
Reverse racism, sometimes referred to as reverse discrimination, [1] is the concept that affirmative action and similar color-conscious programs for redressing racial inequality are forms of anti-white racism. [2]