Why is racism harmful?

Exploring the harmful impacts of racism and offering practical strategies for young people to effectively tackle and overcome racial injustices.

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Understanding Racism: A Major Social Challenge Racism, in It's essence, involves prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against other people because they are of a different race or ethnicity. Modern understandings of racism also acknowledge that it can be systemic and embedded within societal structures that privilege one group over others. These complex, intertwined patterns can have profound negative impacts, spanning from individual experiences to sweeping societal consequences. The Impact of Racism on Individuals For young people, experiencing or witnessing racism can be deeply distressing. It can shape their perceptions of the world, influencing everything from self-esteem to mental health. Teenagers...
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