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The quote from [[Laird Wilcox]] was rather unrelated to the subject. It dealt with a specific sub-group of persons dealing with racism in society, but within a larger context of watchdog groups. It changes the focus and the bent of the entire article, and I feel it is not helpful nor needed in this context. | The quote from [[Laird Wilcox]] was rather unrelated to the subject. It dealt with a specific sub-group of persons dealing with racism in society, but within a larger context of watchdog groups. It changes the focus and the bent of the entire article, and I feel it is not helpful nor needed in this context. | ||
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Revision as of 20:35, November 30, 2007
I guess we need a definition of what is meant by "institutionalized", then. RobS 10:25, 16 March 2007 (EDT)
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- Racism is
the process of making judgments based on race. Racism is making broad generalizations about a group of people based on perceived notions, (see prejudice) and then making such generalizations part of society.prejudice and discrimination based on race.
I'm using Diane Ravitch's definition, because it's shorter. --Ed Poor 08:28, 10 May 2007 (EDT)
Affirmative action
I've heard it say that affirmative action is racist, and to some point I agree with it, though only on a technicality. However, this is an opinion, not a fact, and as such should be cited and attributed, per the Commandments. HelpJazz 22:39, 8 October 2007 (EDT)
Watchdog Groups
The quote from Laird Wilcox was rather unrelated to the subject. It dealt with a specific sub-group of persons dealing with racism in society, but within a larger context of watchdog groups. It changes the focus and the bent of the entire article, and I feel it is not helpful nor needed in this context. JohnGalt 15:35, 30 November 2007 (EST)