Introduction
This is a question that’s been circulating on social media lately, and it’s an important one. In recent years, we’ve seen a rise in racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination. Racism manifests itself in a variety of ways, from subtle microaggressions to bigoted comments and actions. If you want to help fight against discrimination, it’s important to understand your own level of bigotry. To do this, take the following quiz to find out how racist you are. It’s not as bad as you might think!
The Scale
The scale is designed to help people measure how racist they are. You start by being honest with yourself, and then answer the questions. After that, you can compare your score to other people on the scale.
1) Do you think that all races are equal?
2) Do you think that some races are superior to others?
3) Are there any races that you would not want to have anything to do with?
4) Have you ever physically attacked someone because of their race?
5) Have you ever refused service to a person based on their race?
The Quiz
Are you racist? This quiz will test your preconceptions about race.
1. Do you believe that people of different races are inherently different, and that this difference affects their abilities and worth?
2. Have you ever exhibited any prejudiced behavior or comments towards someone because of their race?
3. Are you aware of the history of racism in the United States, and how it has affected the lives of people of color?
4. To what extent do you believe that race is a determining factor in one’s success or failure?
Results
Are you aware of your own racism? It’s something that you may not even be consciously aware of, but it’s there nonetheless. The quiz below will help you to identify some of the ways in which you are racist, and how to improve your discriminatory attitudes.
How racist are you?
1. Do you think that people from other cultures are inherently inferior to people from your culture?
2. Do you find it difficult or impossible to get along with people from other cultures?
3. Has anyone ever told you that you have a discriminatory attitude towards people from other cultures? If so, was this person a close friend or family member?
4. Have any comments or jokes about people from other cultures ever made you feel uncomfortable or offended?”
Conclusion
Do you think that racism is a problem in the United States? If so, then you probably think that it’s worse than it actually is. In this article, we’re going to explore the research behind racism and see how bad you really might be underestimating the issue. Hopefully, after reading this article, you will have a better understanding of just how deep-rooted racism can be and what steps you can take to start working towards eradicating it from your life.
