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How does systemic racism perpetuate racial gaps over time?

Louisa Jephcote

Systemic Racism is when people are treated unfairly because of the color of their skin. This means that people who are not white may not get the same opportunities as people who are white.

For example, if someone is trying to get a job and they are not white, they may not get the job even if they are really good at what they do. This happens because of stereotypes and prejudices that people have about people who are not white.

Over time, this unfair treatment adds up and makes it harder for people who are not white to succeed. They may not get good jobs, they may not get good education, and they may not have the same access to healthcare or other important things that they need to succeed in life.

This is why it is important to talk about and address systemic racism. We need to make sure that everyone has an equal chance to succeed, no matter what the color of their skin is.

One way to do this is to educate ourselves and others about the history of racism and how it has affected different groups of people. We can also speak up when we see racism happening, whether it is in our schools, our workplaces, or our communities.

It may take a long time to change things, but we can all do our part to make sure that everyone has a fair chance to succeed and that no one is left behind because of their skin color.