by Daniell
Often people don't know the racism is inside of them. They might say things but not know that they are hurting someone, for example, using the "N word." Some people talk behind each other's backs. They use racial slurs knowing that no one is around. Some mascots for professional teams show racism, such as "Chief Wahoo" for the Cleveland Indians. Then of course there are people who believe a woman belongs at home raising children instead of being in the workplace. Yet, in many cases, if we asked each person if they were racist, they'd answer "no way."
Racism is learned as a child grows up. Parents may be racist and their kids learn it as a result. Other people around a child, maybe in their community or neighborhood may teach them. They absorb this as "normal" and fail to see the racism. In addition, television and other media may show children racism. Computers and the Internet are also another place where children may learn to be racist.
It doesn't have to be this way. People can deal with racism by being kind to people from the entire world. You could become friends with other people from different cultures. You could show respect for the things that their cultures might do. You could apologize if you ever make a mistake and offend someone. Maybe the best way is just to get to know people. Also, you could find out about other cultures by going to the liberary, researching on the computer or asking people about their culture.
In conclusion, if you are racist, you could lose your job, become angry and not have many friends. So by realizing that you might have racism inside of you, you could have better relaionship, keep your jobs and be a happier person because you have dealt with your racism.
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