Race issues are so fundamental in American society that they seem - TopicsExpress



          

Race issues are so fundamental in American society that they seem to be an integral component. Some Americans believe that race is the primary determinant of human abilities and capacities. However, just as individuals can act in racist ways, so can institutions. Institutions can behave in ways that are overtly racist specifically excluding people-of-color from services) or inherently racist adopting policies that while not specifically directed at excluding people-of-color, nevertheless result in their exclusion). Therefore, institutions can respond to people-of-color and whites differently. Institutional behavior can injure people-of-color; and, when it does, it is nonetheless racist in outcome if not in intent.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:34:13 +0000

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