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Explicit racism refers to conscious prejudice where individuals openly express beliefs about racial superiority. A clear example occurred during the 2016 Republican National Convention when Iowa Rep. Steve King stated:
"The Western civilization and the American civilization are a superior culture"
This meets the dictionary definition of racism: "having or showing the belief that a particular race is superior to another."
Key characteristics of explicit bias:
- Conscious awareness
- Openly expressed through words/actions
- Often defended when challenged
Implicit bias refers to unconscious prejudices that influence behavior without our awareness. Research shows these automatic associations affect:
Studies reveal:
While individual effort matters, we must also address:
"We are all potentially part of the problem—and we can all become part of the solution."
Understanding that bias operates at both conscious and unconscious levels allows us to develop more effective strategies against racism in all its forms.
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