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When was the invention of race? How does the origin of race correspond to racism and slavery? The invention of race did not come before slavery. In fact, the self-serving policy of enslaving Africans was justified by creating the notion of race. Keep reading to understand how the invention of race came about and the historical context.
What is intersectional racism? How do different identities collide to create further discrimination against marginalized groups? Intersectional racism is a term that covers a variety of different types of racism, each combining race with another identity. How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi identifies class, gender, and sexual orientation as intersecting with race. Keep reading to understand intersectional racism and some examples of it from How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi.
What is natural aggression? Do all humans have natural aggression and how can you tell? All people have some form of natural aggression, but we don’t like to admit to having this emotion. But once we recognize our natural aggression, we can learn how to counter it. Read more about natural aggression and where it comes from.
What is the myth of neutrality? Why are the only two choices racism and antiracism? The myth of neutrality is the theory that you cannot be neutral on the issue of racism. Either you are racist or you’re antiracist; being “not racist” is insufficient. Keep reading to understand how Ibram X. Kendi explains the myth of neutrality in How to Be an Antiracist.
What are the causes of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis? How does it develop and can it be treated? Paul Farmer started investigating multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Lima, Peru. He found out that MDR can be prevented if patients are treated with different antibiotic drugs after their first TB treatment round. Otherwise, bacteria will grow resistant to those antibiotics. Read more to learn about multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, its causes, and how Paul Farmer convinced the WHO to implement TB MDR treatment program.
What is short sighted thinking? How can short sighted thinking be harmful to us? Short sighted thinking, or short term thinking, is when you don’t think through long term consequences of your action. Instead, you focus on short term benefits. Read more about short sighted thinking and how it can lead to long term consequences.
What is colorism and what are some colorism examples? How do racism and colorism interact? For many people and cultures, light skin is considered better than dark skin. So, what is colorism? It is a type of skin-based discrimination and is related to racism because it builds on the perception that White people are better. Read on for the answer to the question, “what is colorism?”
What is How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi? What are the key messages of the book? How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi is a book that shares the author’s journey through perspectives on race and racism. The book offers a three-step guide to becoming antiracist. Read more about How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi and the key steps for applying its lessons to your own life.
What are some How to Be an Antiracist quotes? How does each quote highlight an important concept from Ibram X. Kendi’s book? How to Be an Antiracist quotes identify the key themes in Ibram X. Kendi’s book. Starting with the concept of antiracism and myth of neutrality and ending with the idea that racism is like a cancer, these How to Be an Antiracist quotes will help you remember the important messages of the book. Keep reading for four How to Be an Antiracist quotes.
Why do people want what they can’t have? Are people doomed to always be unsatisfied? The question “why do people want what they can’t have” can be answered with the grass-is-greener syndrome. This is the idea that we are motivated by desire, not satisfaction, and it’s impossible for us to be happy with what we have. Keep reading to find out the answer to the question, “why do people want what they can’t have?”