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What is racism?
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- Wed Nov 10 2004

... (a) (i) What is racism? (ii) What Christian teachings might be used in a discussion about racism? (b) Explain Christians might put their beliefs about racism into action? (c) 'Violence is an appropriate response to racism.' Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you have thought about different points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. (i) What is racism? Racism can be defined by the formula prejudice + power = racism. Racism is when racial prejudice is turned into action that harms others. Racism is the belief that one race of people is superior to another because of their colour or race. Racism is simply based on the colour of a person's skin. Racism is destructive and it disembowels people by shattering their identity. It destroys community cohesion and creates divisions in society. It is the opposite of the democratic principle of equality and














