RACISM

                                     -BY S SANJAY RAM

Racism was a topic that was in the news headlines due to a disturbing event. The concept of racism began in European countries during the age of imperialism and the growth of capitalism, Europeans felt themselves superiors when they were in African countries due to their skin tone and forced the dark coloured people to serve them and made them slaves. Since then black coloured people are stereotyped that they are lower class people and tend to commit crimes. South Africa was the worst affected country during the time of Apartheid.

RACISM IN USA

The major push on segregation of people happened in the United States of America during the late 19th in early 20th centuries. This led to many genocides such as the Holocaust, The American genocide and the genocide of Serbs. Racism in the USA can be seen openly as the term “Blacks” was given to them in which salaries given to them was less, They are not given higher posts, They are always made fun in entertainment shows and movies, At a scene of crime always the black people are suspected to did that crime.

GEORGE FLOYD 

George Floyd was an African American who was killed by a White officer Derek Chauvin during an arrest after allegedly using a 20 dollar fake note in a supermarket. Floyd was a resident in Minneapolis Minnesota, where this disturbing incident happened, Some people shouted at the police office to leave Floyd as the officer kept his knee at Floyd’s neck. For mere 20 dollars (1400 Rs) cost the life of George Floyd. Many people uploaded videos of this incident on social media which went viral and people started a moment called ‘Black Lives Matter.

Black lives matter not only created awareness of Racism in the USA but it became a worldwide movement, the protest was not only held in the USA but in many European countries which is ironic!

RACISM IN INDIA

Racism in India might not be a major problem compared to European countries and the USA but still, it exists! Though most Indians are brown but still tease people on black people skin tone. Fairness creams and cosmetics are sold for millions of rupees because people want to become White-coloured! Advertisements have contributed immensely as they sell their products by telling Beauty means success. Movies and Entertainment shows have comedy scenes that are very much racist.

CONCLUSION

Beauty doesn’t lie in us it lies in the eyes who see us, 

Racism is a  very sensitive topic as these people are born with that, Even if you are joking the other person might get hurt, he might think of it as a barrier that will haunt throughout the rest of their lives, Using the N-word doesn’t make you cool it only displays the values or thinking you possess. These incidents shouldn’t take place in the future, All lives matter should be our motto not only humans but all the living creatures matter!