DAY 4: Four Levels of Racism
The most common understanding of racism in our country is limited to the interpersonal level of racism—the personal prejudice and intentional bias in our individual interactions across different races
A different and emerging explanation of racism contends that interpersonal racism is actually a symptom of a more fundamental system of racism— an array of cultural norms and institutional policies and practices that routinely produce racially inequitable outcomes, often without individual intent or malice
Change requires an awareness of the levels of racism, and a collective will to address people, organizations, and systems to break down barriers that have been built over hundreds of years. Check out the resources, self-reflection, and ways to get involved below to be a part of affecting this change.
These articles were curated by a local committee to be used as a list of resources pertinent to DEI topics. The 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge Committee would like to thank and give attribution to those who created the content above, which reflects their individual perspectives. We do not support nor endorse any advertisements associated with the above content.
REFLECT...
Use these following prompts to reflect on the information you consumed today:
- Were the definitions offered consistent with what you understood them to mean? How did they differ?
- What haven’t you previously considered?
- How do you see internalized racism impacting you personally?
TAKE ACTION...
Your action item of the day is to…
Review the Racial Equity Impact Assessment
PROGRESS
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