- Question
Can racism ever be justifiable?
For most people, the gut reaction to this question is immediate: "Of course not!" But there are fringe examples, such as Israeli airport security, where blatant racial stereotyping is used, can be justified by the great safety that the airport provides to passengers. But still, can it be justified?
Position 1 of 2
Read this position →No, racism cannot be justified
This position holds that racism can never be justified. It distinguishes unavoidable unconscious bias from the deliberate act of justifying prejudice — which it says only entrenches racial hierarchy — and contends that racism, as structural power, is often mistaken for individual discrimination.
Position 2 of 2
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