White racism

White racism refers to racism from/by white people. White people are not the only ones who can say, believe, or do racist things—but too many white people do.
A Harvard study of over 61,000 people found that implicit racial bias was highest among white people.Harvard study finds implicit racial bias highest among white people, 2023
It also helps to differentiate between a racist person and a racist thought, statement, or action. People who are non-racist overall can make mistakes from time to time. Learning from their mistakes, instead of getting defensive, can help them improve.
== Unintentional racism ==
"I would start with some very deep reflection on what it means to be white: How your own race shapes your life.... But again, we're never going to understand this if we don't listen to black, Indigenous and other peoples of color. So start reading what they're writing, listening to their videos, attending their talks and educating yourself." —Ari Shapiro'There Is No Neutral': 'Nice White People' Can Still Be Complicit In A Racist SocietyWell-meaning white people can unwittingly reinforce racist systems and ideas if they don't stop to think about it or listen to non-white perspectives. Education on racism, and listening to voices of color, can help white people with self-improvement.What White People Should Know About Racism
== See also ==
* Antiracism
* White fragility
* Self-improvement
== References ==
* DiAngelo, Robin. White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. Boston: Beacon Press, 2018.
Category:Racism