who coined the term racism
Origin of the term racism. An urban legend has developed in certain quarters that the term racism was coined by Leon Trotsky, which proves that talking about racism is a Communist strategy to destroy America and freedom.isputed positions on the term include: 1  Racism requires prejudice plus power, and thus racial minorities cannot be racist. 2  Racism includes any recognition of race, even without any belief in superiority. 3  Racism includes desire for racial separation.