America Quote by Shelby Steele
“America still has a race problem, though not the one that conventional wisdom would suggest: the racism of whites toward blacks. Old fashioned white racism has lost its legitimacy in the world and become an almost universal disgrace.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Racism, 2005
He argues that contemporary racism is primarily white hostility toward blacks, a form that has become socially unacceptable yet still pervasive.
In simple terms: White racism persists subtly despite being socially condemned.
Key Takeaway
Address underlying biases directly.
Themes
race
society
prejudice
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
sociopolitical
academic
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- education programs
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
Systemic racism
social psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does subtle racism manifest?
- What can change public attitudes?
A Different Perspective
Denial of racism hampers progress.
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