[Terri24699]

Racism has several forms, i.e. name-calling, and also the subtle forms. An example of this is when someone sees an African-American male approaching and they automatically assume he is a criminal, and they might walk the other way or not look at him directly in the eye. And I think the statement, ‘I don’t see you as being black’ is definitely insulting. It’s saying that a person has somehow transcended his/her race to become the so-called ‘norm’ of white. This is a racial construct, where ‘white/Caucasian’ equals ‘normal.’ I have heard comments often, as an Asian American, that I am close to ‘white.’ This also denies my existence as an Asian American. What people should do now is acknowledge that these social constructions do exist and dialogue about how they can change them. It is particularly important for whites/Caucasians because then they can realize the ways in which they might be offending people and not know it. This would be a good way to end racism – all types.

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Name : Terri24699, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Asian, City : Maplewood, State : MN, Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College,