the “realists” or economic determinists—holds that though attitudes and words are important, racism is much more than a collection of unfavorable impressions of members of other groups. For realists, racism is a means by which society allocates privilege and status. Racial hierarchies determine who gets tangible benefits, including the best jobs,

We cannot understand modern forms of racism if we cannot or will not explore patterns of group behavior and their effects on individuals.

If race is not real or objective but constructed, racism and prejudice should be capable of deconstruction;

While making racism bad seems like a positive change, we have to look at how this functions in practice. Within this paradigm, to suggest that I am racist is to deliver a deep