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In reply to the discussion: God fuckin forbid the oppressed/discriminated against have a fucking space [View all]TCJ70
(4,387 posts)...in your view is racism a mindset or not? That edge you mention when it comes to opportunities and ease of daily life is something most people in the dominant majority have any control over, nor are they primarily responsible for it.
If you want to argue that racism only exists if you have power to enforce it upon others, then you've pretty much said that no one is racist since the vast majority of people don't have power over anyone else, be they members of the majority or not.
Since you asked about definitions down thread, this is how Mirriam-Webster defines racism:
1. A belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2. Racial prejudice or discrimination
No mention of minorities being exempt here. Anyone can be prejudiced or discriminatory in various ways.