Knowledge

about

RACISM

A manuscript presented to the Research Presentation,

FPT University, Hoa Lac, Hanoi, Vietnam

Partial requirement for the English Preparation Course

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Phu Ngo Viet Anh
Nguyen Van Hieu

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 BACKGROUND

In this manuscript, we will give you the definition of racism and

discussed about the effects and the consequences of racism to the

world. It includes some vocabulary and terminology to help the reader

understand the topic. In addition, it will highlight an overview of racism

and the historical stages of racism.

Several pictures and charts are also used to make the ideas more

clearly.

We are two presentators - Nguyen Van Hieu and Phu Ngo Viet Anh-

freshman students from TRS601.17.P2. Both of us collaborate to

gathering some related literature to support the topic and important key

points, that is beneficial to make the manuscript well presented. The

sources of literature we take from research video, research publication,

history book and website.

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

First and foremost, give our repect and thanks to our parents who

encouraged us throughout our research work to complete the

manuscript successfully.

I would like to express my hug gratitude to our lecturer- Cecilio Jr.

Requentel Fedelino. He continuously giving us the opportunity to do the

research and providing guidance throughout the period. He has taught

us the methodology to carry out the manuscript and to present the

research works as clearly as possible. It was a great honor to work and

study under his guidance. I am extremely grateful for what he has

offered us.

I would also like to thank our friends and partners to work in

TRS601.17 (and H.Dương in TRS601.27) because of acceptance and

patience during the discussion that we had on this research work. It is

really a hard work , but we learn so many things that we know are

helpful in our future research.

Finally, we express our sincerest gratitude to all the people who have

supported us to complete the research work directly or indirectly.

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 OUTLINE

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TITLE PAGE……………………….........…….........……………………………….………… 1

BACKGROUND…………………………………………..............……………….…………. 2

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT………………………………........…………...……….…......... 3

I. KEYWORDS AND IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGIES……….....……….……..... 5

II. BASIC DEFINITION OF RACISM…………………………………………….………... 6

III. TWO MAIN TYPES OF RACISM…………………......…………………………….. 6

IV. MAIN REASON OF THIS SOCIAL ISSUE…………….………...………………....8

V. CURRENT SITUATION…………………………………………........…...……….….. 9

VI. SOLUTION………………………………………………………………….………………. 11

REFERENCES……………………………………………………....….......………………... 14

LIST OF FIGURES

Image 1: Transportation and energy industry……………......….…………... 7

Image 2: The object of 2 types...............................................……........ 7

Figure 1: Forms of Racism..............................……………….....………..…… 9

Figure 2: Where Racism Happens.........……………………………..……..….. 10

Figure 3: Research about the feeling secure…………………………..…….. 11

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. KEYWORDS AND IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGIES

Keyword research is like a compass to determine the direction to

approach the meaning of keywords through the available definitions. In

this report, there are many important keywords on race topics and

through here people can easily read this report and understand more

about the racism.

1. Prejudice: (preconceived) opinion that is not based on reason or

actual experience

2. Discrimination: the unjust treatment of different categories of

people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability.

3. Ethnicity: group or subgroup made up of people who have the

same original, cultural or color.

4. Oppression: a situation in which people are governed in an unfair

and cruel way and prevented from having opportunities and freedom.

5. N-word: nigger (or nigga) is a word used to refer to a group of

black people. The word appeared in the 18th century, from Latin: niger,

meaning black.Nigger was often used in a disdainful connotation until

the 20th century in America

6. Scorned: feeling or expressing contempt or derision.

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 7. Resentments: angry at having been treated unfairly.

8. Anxious: experiencing worry or nervousness, typically about an

imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

9. Tolerance: ready to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different

from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them

II. BASIC DEFINITION OF RACISM

Racism is the process by which systems and policies, actions and

attitudes create unfair opportunities and outcomes for people based on

RACE. Racism is more than just prejudice in thought or action. It occurs

when this prejudice – whether individual or institutional – and it go with

the power to discriminate against, oppress or limit the rights of others.

III. TWO MAIN TYPES OF RACISM

 Interpersonal: When an individuals uses hurtful language like

the N-word or has biased beliefs, we can say that interpersonal

racism has occurred- prejudiced behavior

 Systemic: refer the ways like schools, banks, companies,

governments, hospitals, courts might advantage particular

racial groups

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 Image 1: Interpersonal and Systemic Racism

Object: - Interpersonal: Anyone

- Systemic: Racial groups who hold power

Image 2: The object of 2 types

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IV. MAIN REASON OF THIS SOCIAL ISSUE

What is the cause of 'racism' issue? It is a remarkable

phenomenon that is when a group of people is scorned, they tend

to increase racism towards to the lower groups, they use it as a

way of elevating themselves to relieve resentment. But in general,

it can be said that the main reason why people easily despise other

people or other ethnicities is they think they are smarter, more

talented, their nation is more advanced and civilized.

According to the researcher Jared Diamond has pointed

out, there is no evidence that there is any difference in innate

intelligence between peoples of the world. In other words, there is

no one nation that is smarter than the other. The difference in

technological progress does not come from racial genetics, it come

from natural conditions and historical developments. As Jared

Diamond's valuable remark in "Guns, Germs and Steel": “The cause

is in geographical and biogeographical contingencies, specific the

difference between the two continents [Europe and Africa] in

terms of area, types of wild plants and wild animals,… The historical

development of each ethnicity is made from differences between

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the living environments , not from biological differences between

the peoples themselves.

V. CURRENT SITUATION

In many countries, the reality of racial discrimination is

creating some serious consequences to communities. According to

a reliable source, a public research was launched to understand the

damage and public opinion about the anxious ideas of Racism is

going on

Sales

Others; 5.03
Bully; 11.1

Avoid;
20.5

Disdain;
63.1

Figure 1: Forms of Racism

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 Sales

16.7

35.4
In business
In Public
12.8 On Internet
Others Place

35.1

Figure 2: Where Racism Happens

According to a survey of over 5,000 people: "When you

personally see a police office, does it make you fell more or less

secure?" The results have shown in the diagram below:

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 Figure 3: Research about the feeling secure

VI. SOLUTION

1.LISTEN AND EDUCATE YOURSELF

Pay attention to the voices of people who experience racism

every day – listen to friends, classmates, neighbours, and

community leaders.

There are also a lot of articles, books, documentaries, films

and podcasts on issues of racism, discrimination. Listen to what

the people in them have to say. Be prepared to

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feel uncomfortable sometimes. Many of us absorb biases and

prejudices at an early age, so they are not easy to unlearn.

2.RAISE AWARENESS

Share the resources that you have found useful with your

community to help them learn how they can play a role in ending

racism and discrimination. If you have younger siblings or family

members, set a good example for them. Try to look for games or

books that can help them learn that we all have a right to dignity

and safety.

3.CHALLENGE EVERYDAY DISCRIMINATION AND RACISM

Racism and discrimination happen around us all the time.

Often it is in the form of jokes or insensitive comments and

questions from our friends, family members or classmates. If you

witness a friend or family member saying racist or discriminatory

things, you should talk to them, if you feel needle to do it.

They are more likely to be receptive if they don’t want to feel

publicly embarrassed. Point to them that what they are saying is

racist or discriminatory and remind them that everyone has the

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right to dignity and that in many countries it is against the law to

discriminate against a person because of the color of their skin,

their ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Encourage

them to learn more about the historical context of racial prejudice

and discrimination, and share resources that you have found

helpful.

If you see someone being bullied or harassed, intervene if it is

safe to do so.

4. REPORT RACIST OR DISCRIMINATORY CONTENT ONLINE

Many social media platforms want their platforms to be safe

and empowering for people of all backgrounds. If you see content

that you think violates their guidelines, report it to the platform.

If you see content in a newspaper or other traditional media

that reflects prejudice, leave a comment or send a letter to the

editor to let others know that intolerant remarks are unkind and

uncalled for.

5. IS YOUR SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY AGAINST RACISM AND

DISCRIMINATION?

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 Schools and universities should be safe places for children and

young people of all races and ethnicities. Find out whether your

school or university has a policy on non-discrimination and

racism, safe ways to report incidents, support

services, and programmes or initiatives to promote tolerance,

diversity and inclusion. If not, work with other students and

school/university management to start a discussion and identify

ways in which your place of learning can become a safer

and more empowering environment for all students.

REFERENCES

1.Data - Center for the Study of Racism, Social Justice & Health

2.Data - Center for the Study of Racism, Social Justice & Health

3.US Federal Database Center

4.Nevada State Report Archive - USA

5.World Report 2022: United States. Racism

6. https://www.vox.com/2020/6/17/21284527/systemic-racism-black-americans-9-

charts-explained

7.Defination of Racism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt0f5WyAoGU

8.Guns, Germs and Steel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guns,_Germs,_and_Steel

9. https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/race-discrimination/what-racism

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9r_DdL9YEw&t=73s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGPLAZSdrOA

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