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Explain how institutionalized racism differs from interpersonal racism (racism occurring between two individuals who are of equal power) and how it operates despite being illegal. This was the question.

This was Your response. Institutional racism differs from interpersonal racism from the racial minority individuals perspective has a likelihood to impact people who seem to have more negative ways of caring, access to more effective interventions in a poor way, and low outcomes (Williams, 2013). The research has explained that these three pathways have a relationship to critical mental illness. Institutionalized racism has further declared that power between white Americans and black people differs in the form of criminal justice, where the number of black people to commit crimes is twice that of white Americans. However, despite how powered the black people can have, it is unacceptable to the Americans to compete in the performance of skilled job opportunities in the United States (Williams, 2013).

The interpersonal racism incidents are on the other hand, seemed to be based on pressure on communities, but not a single person. It is, however, taken to be a threat to a certain group rather than individuals. Interpersonal racism can be distinguished from institutionalized racism in that actions are racially increased because it contains members of various kinds of ethnic groups (Williams, 2013). The psychological results aim to reinforce low empowerment and minimal security of race states.

References

Williams, J. H. (2013). Disparities, disproportionalities, differences, and discrepancies. Social work research, 37(4), 309-311. This was your post now you have to answer the teacher response back to you on your post like you would any other post.

Tamika,

How might a conflict theorist frame your response? Do you think they would agree with your breakdown or not? Why? Dr. C

Dr. Chapman and Class,

Interpersonal and institutionalized racism differ in that at the interpersonal level of racism the individual has made a conscious decision to place themselves above those of a different race. For example, an Asian woman chooses not to go on a date with a Hispanic male because of his race. This differs from institutionalized racism where the power of the institution continues to discriminate due to a person’s race or ethnicity, thus, keeping those in the minority group with less upward social mobility. For example, in the societal institution of the family unit, historically, the man exerts power over his wife and kids, and the wife in return holds power over the children. Our assigned reading puts it this way, societal power is exercised when the effects of an organization’s or an individual’s decisions are felt, either directly or indirectly, by many and perhaps by all people in the society (Marger, 2013).

Although racism and discrimination are not accepted in American society it is still very real. It is not as straightforward as it was 50 years ago, e.g. “I hate you because of your color and you can’t eat here”, it is still around; however, it is much more subtle. Our government has made great strides to stop institutionalized racism such as the civil rights movement of the 1960s and today legislation like affirmative action has been put in place to combat the racism and inequality present in American society. Lastly, although there is much controversy over this legislation due to it accepting students only because of the color of their skin and not their ability, it seemed to be a step in the right direction, although, there is still much work to be done revolving around racism, discrimination, and all forms of stratification and inequality. Thoughts?

Blessings,

Francisco

References,

Marger, M. (2013). Social inequality: Patterns and processes (6th ed.). NY: McGraw-Hill