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Simple English definitions for legal terms

racism

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A quick definition of racism:

Racism is when someone treats another person unfairly or with hate because of their race or where they come from. This can happen because of stereotypes or wrong ideas about certain groups of people. Racism can be shown in many ways, like using mean words or hurting someone physically. It can also be seen in laws or policies that treat people differently because of their race. Racism is wrong and hurts people, and we should work to stop it.

A more thorough explanation:

Racism is when someone discriminates, hates, or is violent towards a person or group of people because of their race or ethnicity. It can be expressed in different ways, such as through behaviors, crimes against humanity, ideologies, and policies. Racism can be individual, interpersonal, or systemic (institutional). It is based on stereotypes and prejudices that belittle people based on their physical appearance and attributes character traits, values, aptitudes, or physical or intellectual defects to them. Racism aims to incite hatred, encourage verbal or physical violence against minority groups, and undermine personal dignity and honor.

  • Behaviors: speech, attacks, threats, insults.
  • Crimes against Humanity: slavery, genocide, wars.
  • Ideologies: nativism, xenophobia, colonialism, white supremacy, otherness.
  • Policies: segregation, redlining, apartheid, State persecution, laws against mixed marriage, etc.

These examples illustrate how racism can be expressed in different ways, from individual actions to institutional policies. For instance, redlining is a discriminatory practice that consists of denying services such as mortgages, insurance loans, and other financial services to residents of certain areas based on their race or ethnicity. This policy has led to the systematic denial of opportunities and resources to minority groups, perpetuating racial inequalities and disparities.

Racism is still prevalent in the United States, and it is reflected in different aspects of society, such as the criminal justice system, hate crimes, and healthcare. For example:

  • Racism in the Criminal Justice system: Black people are more likely to be targeted by fatal police shootings, wrongful convictions, and the death penalty. They also receive longer sentences than White people.
  • Hate Crimes: Hate crimes are a violent manifestation of racism, and they have increased against Asian-Americans during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Racial Discrimination in Healthcare: Black and Native American mothers are more likely to die during labor than White mothers, and over 60% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.
  • Racial Discrimination in Housing (Redlining): Redlining is a discriminatory practice that denies services to residents of certain areas based on their race or ethnicity, perpetuating racial inequalities and disparities.

These examples illustrate how racism is not only an individual problem but also a systemic one that affects different aspects of society, perpetuating racial inequalities and disparities.

It is important to recognize and address racism to promote equality, justice, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their race or ethnicity.

Race-notice statute | Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)

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I do not have tiktok either because it makes my brain unhappy
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m10
10:30
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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:30
I think tik tok is evil and coming from a national defense background, working in PSYOP and in the intelligence community I can promise it is.
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snow
10:31
tik tok and youtube reals has fried my brain
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10:31
@glovediedthisishismom: boobies!!!
so off topic but dude eggan the weather here in nyc is insane
babycat
10:31
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: I wonder if you know my local psyops guy
m10
10:32
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: Yeah but like half the general officers are compromised so we might as well just give this country to China already. The head of the JAG corps used to tell us how much he loved Tiktok and he was a 1 star. These people should be court martialed. I hope Trump follows through on that promise the most.
it was 80 degrees three days ago and now it's like pouring rain sleet and wind
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