How to 'cure' racism?

rubberduck

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So... one of the causes of racism is commonly quoted as being ignorance and/or a lack of education... So what exactly is best cure for a racist? Lets say someone knows they are a racist and want to rectify the situation; what would be their best course of action?
 
You cant cure racism. It's been with us from the dawn of civilization and will be with us until the day the sun eats the earth up.
 
I'm not sure alienating them will help anything. If anything you'd have to remove their children from them as they may teach them inadvertantly(or even on purpose).

The media has a lot to answer for in exasperating stereotypes(well some outlets). Certain ethnic groups are over reported in reference to certain crimes helping to ferment racist views although the crime in question is most likely just as relevant in other ethnic groups.

Although I read something about animals mistreating members of their groups whom were different(ie colour) could imply its natural to an extent in which case it will never be beaten.
 
Racism isn't a disease. It is a manifestation of a base and inherent fear of difference. There is no cure, societal morality may suppress it for a time, but if that society falters then you will find that the same base instincts rise.

If someone is a racist and they recognise this in themselves and accept that it is morally wrong then they simply do not express their fears but accept them and deal with them. A racist who knows they are a racist and knows it's wrong is rarely going to actually be a racist in any practical terms. Racism and bigotry are unfortunately something inherent in humanity, whether it will ever be eradicated is doubtful in my opinion. Society, Rule of Law and prosperity both economically and socially can mitigate and suppress these manifestations, but they do not cure them.
 
Racism comes from a mindset so there is no cure since it's not a disease or condition. If Racism ever fades then it'll occur naturally as older generations die out taking their beliefs with them. The important thing is that younger generations aren't force able brainwashed with bad doctrines but unfortunately that still happens a lot in some parts of the world.
 
Many Political parties preach Xenophobia as a cure to economic hardship.

(bait set)

Lower IQ members of society latch onto them from sheer desperation.

(waits for a nibble)
 
robfosters said:
This may seem a big paradox, but not everyone who is racist is necessarily a horrible person.
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Are they not mutually inclusive?

Isn't blind hatred of something like skin colour a personality trait that must manifest itself in other ways too ?
 
OK.. So (hypothetically speaking) lets say I live in an area where certain undesirable behaviors are being exhibited by certain sub-cultures of people who happen to be of a certain race. The fact that I can base certain actions to a particular race of persons is not based upon prejudice but empirical evidence... While I realise that the sample size is small, I am also sufficiently educated to realise that it is statistically significant and not just a fluke or coincidence.

If the above is true and I associate a negative behaviour with a race then, I must, by definition be racist right? How can I negate such a mindset? I know it is wrong however all the evidence I have suggests it is a logical conclusion to make based upon my observations.
 
Unfortunately the basis you're working on is because they're "x" they must be "y". While it may work in small samples if you expand it to the entire of x then the assumption will be wrong(well 9/10). The likelihood is within a small enough sample you can attribute Y to any X.

That sort of mindset isn't completely irational but it is flawed to extend it beyond your sample.
 
Castiel said:
Racism isn't a disease. It is a manifestation of a base and inherent fear of difference. There is no cure, societal morality may suppress it for a time, but if that society falters then you will find that the same base instincts rise.
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racism, albeit casual racism is rife within this country, in all walks of life and it will never go away.
 
rubberduck said:
OK.. So (hypothetically speaking) lets say I live in an area where certain undesirable behaviors are being exhibited by certain sub-cultures of people who happen to be of a certain race. The fact that I can base certain actions to a particular race of persons is not based upon prejudice but empirical evidence... While I realise that the sample size is small, I am also sufficiently educated to realise that it is statistically significant and not just a fluke or coincidence.

If the above is true and I associate a negative behaviour with a race then, I must, by definition be racist right? How can I negate such a mindset? I know it is wrong however all the evidence I have suggests it is a logical conclusion to make based upon my observations.
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Stealing Mynight's use of X and Y, your X group might be a different X group to somebody else where both are doing Y actions, however are different races.
 
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