Reflect on and answer the following questions:
Were the definitions in this section consistent with your understanding of the types of racism?
The definitions were consistent with my understanding of the types of racism, however, this is mostly due to a deeper personal focus on this topic over time.
How have you seen internalized racism reflected in your experiences?
I have seen internalized racism reflected in my experiences while observing and listening statments from others trying to explain why they are not racist simply because they "know or have a friend/neighbor" that is ... a spouse that is... a family member that is... teach in... do not see color, etc.. so they can not be racist". They are making statements that htey know someone who, etc.. but do not acknowledge that differences DO exist, and that those differences need to and should be acknowledged.
Were the definitions in this section consistent with your understanding of the types of racism?
The definitions were consistent with my understanding of the types of racism, however, this is mostly due to a deeper personal focus on this topic over time.
How have you seen internalized racism reflected in your experiences?
I have seen internalized racism reflected in my experiences while observing and listening statments from others trying to explain why they are not racist simply because they "know or have a friend/neighbor" that is ... a spouse that is... a family member that is... teach in... do not see color, etc.. so they can not be racist". They are making statements that htey know someone who, etc.. but do not acknowledge that differences DO exist, and that those differences need to and should be acknowledged.