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Race baiting was nominated for deletion. The discussion was closed on 09 September 2010 with a consensus to merge. Its contents were merged into Racism. The original page is now a redirect to this page. For the contribution history and old versions of the redirected article, please see its history; for its talk page, see here.

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Feagin, Joe R.; Vera, Hernán; Batur, Pinar (2001). White Racism: The Basics (2nd ed.). New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-4159-2461-0.
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Add Anti-Black racism and anti-white racism to see also section. 43.240.151.68 (talk) 10:41, 27 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Add The question of whether Black people can be racist is complex and often depends on the specific definition of racism being used. Arguments against the idea that Black people can be racist often focus on the element of power: Systemic racism: Some define racism as prejudice combined with the power to enact discrimination through institutions and systemic structures. From this perspective, because Black people are a historically oppressed group within societies like the United States, they lack the systemic power to be racist against the dominant group (typically white people). The Century Foundation notes that racism impacts who gets what in America, particularly healthcare, acting as a social determinant of health. Institutional power: This view argues that racism requires not only prejudice but also the power to systematically exclude a group from opportunities and benefits in major institutions. However, others argue that Black people can, in fact, be racist: Racism as prejudice/discrimination: If racism is defined simply as prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed at someone based on race, then anyone can be racist. Individual acts of prejudice: Even if they lack systemic power, Black people can still hold and act upon prejudices against other racial groups. This could manifest as discriminatory attitudes or actions towards individuals, regardless of their position within the dominant power structure. "Reverse racism" debate: The term "reverse racism" is sometimes used to describe discrimination against members of a dominant group (like white people) by individuals from historically oppressed groups. While this term is contentious and its validity debated, it highlights the possibility of prejudice and discrimination originating from any group. According to EBSCO, proponents of the term might cite affirmative action policies and hiring quotas as examples, arguing they favor one race over another to address historical injustices. It's important to consider: Power imbalances: While individuals from any group can hold prejudices, the impact of these prejudices can be significantly different depending on the power dynamics involved. Prejudices held by those with greater power can be more damaging and have a wider societal impact. Historical context: Racism in the United States is deeply rooted in the historical context of slavery and its legacy of systemic oppression. This history has created deep-seated power imbalances that continue to affect racial dynamics today. In summary, whether Black people can be racist depends on the definition of racism used. While systemic racism is a significant issue rooted in historical power structures, it's also possible for individuals, regardless of their race, to hold and act on prejudices against others.

Yourmomisheretoo (talk) 12:12, 19 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done for now: All well and good. But without sources this is original research. Some of this may also be covered in Reverse racism and Anti-white racism. O3000, Ret. (talk) 12:34, 19 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Is that written by ChatGPT or similar LLM? it certainly reads like it. Write in your own words, and cite sources. AndyTheGrump (talk) 12:36, 19 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]