Racism is patterns of privilege and oppression themselves

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"Racism is the patterns of privilege and oppression themselves and anything-intentional or not-that helps to create or perpetuate those patterns."

1. Explain this definition of racism above, what does it mean? Give an example of a pattern.

2. How does this definition racism differs from the understanding of racism from this persons definition below?

Racism: Racism is a type of prejudice based on the notion that one race is fundamentally superior to others. It is the systematic discrimination, oppression, or hostility directed toward individuals or groups based on their racial or ethnic identity. Racism can take many forms, including institutional racism (rooted in society structures and institutions), interpersonal racism (between individuals), and internalized racism (when members of the targeted group absorb negative attitudes about themselves). Racism has deep historical origins and remains a prevalent issue in many societies, affecting the lives and chances of individuals targeted by it.

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