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Can only white people be racist?

I’ve seen it around, some people claim only white people can be racist.

Mariam Webster defines racism as: : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race.

Do you believe anyone can be racist? Is the rumor only white people can be racist a racist phrase?

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Miram · 31-35, F

Nope, all colors can be racist and it's not just about believing your race is superior. It's much more than that.

You can believe you're not superior and still work to oppress another because of their racial or ethnic group. The oppression ranges from denying them their rights to denying them even the acknowledgement that they do exist. Or demonizing them.