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Can racism and discrimination truly be eliminated from society?

Hansel Lankford

There is no doubt that racism and discrimination continue to be prevalent issues in society, and it is a question that has been asked for decades: Can they truly be eliminated?

Many people believe that it is possible to eradicate racism and discrimination from society, but it requires a collective effort and a long-term commitment. Eliminating such deep-seated issues entails addressing the root causes, which involves not just changing individual attitudes and behaviors but also institutional structures that perpetuate inequality.

However, what defines success in this goal? Is it the complete absence of racist and discriminatory instances, or is it something less absolute? Even if instances of racism and discrimination decrease, it doesn’t necessarily mean it has been fully eliminated. There may still be individual biases that continue without detection and may remain institutional policies that foster inequality.

Furthermore, what about the unconscious or implicit biases that may be present in our minds? Even if we strive to eradicate obvious and explicit forms of racism and discrimination, what can we do about the more subtle, difficult-to-detect forms that affect our daily interactions? Can we ever rid ourselves of these biases, or are they inherent to human nature?

Perhaps only by starting with self-awareness and dialogue can we begin to address these broader, complex issues. We must ask ourselves why we still have these biases and work to understand them, and we must acknowledge the privilege we may have and how that influences our perspectives. Only by seeing ourselves and others more clearly can we start to build trust, respect, and acceptance that underpins a more just and equal society.

In conclusion, the elimination of racism and discrimination requires collective effort and a long-term commitment at all levels of society. While many think it’s possible, it’s important to acknowledge that it will not happen overnight and requires us to examine ourselves and others on a deeper level. We must acknowledge our own biases and be open to learning from others. The journey towards a more just and equal society may be a long one, but the ultimate goal is worth the effort.