The Fallacies of Racism
Sims, Jennifer Patrice Everyone has an opinion on racism. The vast majority of people would vehemently deny that they or those close to them are "racist, " yet many of the most common understandings of racism are highly problematic. "If you mean no harm, then it can't be racist." Yes, it can. "There are anti-discrimination laws now, so racism no longer occurs." Incorrect. "Some of my best friends are Black, so I can't be racist." Not true. In this sharp, open-minded...