Asked by Terrence Robbins on Jul 28, 2024
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Someone you follow on Twitter posts a negative comment towards a minority group.It includes hateful speech and racial slurs.What form of racism is this an example of?
A) discursive
B) ideological
C) interactional
D) representational
Discursive Racism
A form of racism that is expressed through written and spoken communication (discourse). It manifests in racial slurs and hate speech, and in words with racial meaning embedded in them.
Racial Slurs
Insulting or demeaning expressions based on race or ethnicity, intended to degrade or dehumanize individuals or groups.
- Acquire knowledge about the various manifestations and cases of racism and discrimination.
- Analyze the representation of racial concerns in media channels and public discussions.
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Recel CabralAug 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Discursive racism involves the use of language to produce and reproduce negative beliefs and stereotypes about racial or ethnic groups. The described scenario, where someone uses hateful speech and racial slurs on Twitter, is an example of discursive racism because it involves the use of language to demean and dehumanize a minority group.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the various manifestations and cases of racism and discrimination.
- Analyze the representation of racial concerns in media channels and public discussions.