Racism is the belief in the superiority of one race over another, which often results in discrimination and prejudice towards people based on their race or ethnicity. As of the 2000s, the use of the term "racism" does not easily fall under a single definition. 

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1.And the victims of racism aren’t the only ones facing its negative effects, according to the same Berkeley research. White people living in areas with intense racism toward African-Americans have been shown to be nearly 15 percent more likely suffer from heart disease, the authors found. A 2015 study from the University of Pennsylvania suggested that this could be because “community-level racial prejudice” makes it harder for people of all races to form social bonds, which has been shown to lead to higher risks of death.

The idea of looking at racism as a health problem that can be addressed chemically or psychologically is not a new one. In past years, some psychiatrists have proposed classifying "extreme racism" itself as a mental health condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Others have investigated the possibility of a “racism pill” that could reduce implicit bias. These ideas have received pushback: Others argue that classifying racism as a disease absolves the racist person of their actions.

While systematic racism can seem daunting to confront as an individual, "there are things that families and parents and people can do," Anderson says. Studies have shown that minority children have reduced levels of anxiety when their parents reaffirm pride in their cultural background, she say.

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The first step to preventing racism in schools is self awareness and self reflection. Educators must recognize how the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, and being able-bodied impact us individually.

To prevent racism educators must talk to students explicitly about racism. Discussions about race can be uncomfortable, but with proper planning, active listening, and a recognition of everyone’s shared vulnerability, an initially uncomfortable conversation can become a transformative learning experience.

 According to the U.S. Education Department’s Civil Rights Data Collection, Black students are suspended or expelled at three times the rate of their white peers. Additionally, in 2011-2012, Black girls were suspended at a rate of 12%, much greater than girls of other ethnicities and most categories of boys.  

 

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