PSA: I am going to say something that a lot of people either wont want to hear, don’t agree with, or will make them angry!(so what else is new) But the bottom line is that its true.
We have to make a serious effort to be very careful of how we use the word Racism. We cant use it for every situation that is deemed unfavorable on a daily basis. Some situations are a result of prejudice which has an entirely separate meaning.(an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling formed without enough thought or knowledge ;Cambridge Dictionary) To separate to the two words is very important. One is fueled by hate, the other is a result of ignorance and lack of exposure. There is a huge difference, and every situation is not the same.
When we label “every” situation as Racist, people become numb to it and it gets blown off and not taken as serious as it should. When we misuse the word Racism it distorts its meaning and takes away its power and importance. Neither of which this world can truly afford to happen.
Be responsible, examine your words and the context in which you use them.
Now back to your regularly scheduled programming……………..