Racism relates to the practice or the approval of oppression or persecution based solely upon race. Prejudice pertains to personal preferences. The former is the exclusive province of those with oppressive power in some form, usually whites. The latter is a universal attribute. Racism is cultural, prejudice innate.
Monday, January 6, 2014
RACISM AND PREJUDICE
Racism relates to the practice or the approval of oppression or persecution based solely upon race. Prejudice pertains to personal preferences. The former is the exclusive province of those with oppressive power in some form, usually whites. The latter is a universal attribute. Racism is cultural, prejudice innate.