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How prevalent is racism in modern society?

Denver Lardiner

Well, well, well, you have asked a pretty loaded question my friend. Racism, oh yes, that's a word that can stir up all sorts of emotions, am I right? Unfortunately, the sad reality is that racism still exists in modern society. It's like that annoying little cousin you can't stand, but you have to put up with because they're family. As much as we may try to ignore it, it's there.

But let's not get too down in the dumps and start playing the violin just yet. Yes, racism is still an issue, but progress has been made. We have come a long way from the days of slavery and segregation. Can you even imagine living in a time where you couldn't sit on a bus because of the color of your skin? I mean, come on people, we are better than that.

The thing about racism is that it's not always an overt action or statement. It can be subtle. It's the unconscious bias that creeps in when we don't even realize it. Have you ever caught yourself crossing to the other side of the street when you see someone who looks different than you coming towards you? Or maybe assuming that the Asian person in the room is good at math because, well, they're Asian. These are all examples of unconscious bias, and it's something we all need to work on.

Now let's talk about social media, the land where people feel like they can say whatever they want without any consequences. Unfortunately, this has led to the rise of online racism. You know those trolls who hide behind their screens and spew hatred towards anyone who doesn't look like them? Yeah, those guys. It's like a virtual KKK gathering. But the beauty of social media is that it has given a platform to voices that have been silenced for far too long. It has given people the power to speak up and fight against racism. The power of social media has also shone a light on the issue and brought it to the forefront of conversations.

So, to answer your question, racism is still prevalent in modern society, but we are making progress. We need to continue having those uncomfortable conversations and educating ourselves. We need to be aware of our own biases and work on overcoming them. And most importantly, we need to stand up against racism wherever and whenever we see it.

So, my dear friend, let's not lose hope. We may not be where we want to be, but we are certainly not where we used to be. Let's keep fighting the good fight and working towards a society where racism is a thing of the past.