Understanding Racism: Structural, Systemic, and Institutional

The video explores different forms of racism: interpersonal, institutional, systemic, and structural. Interpersonal racism involves individual acts based on racist beliefs. Institutional racism arises from policies that lead to racial disparities, while systemic racism describes how these disparities spread across institutions. Structural racism encompasses all forms and shows how systems interact, perpetuating inequality. The video emphasizes the need to identify and change policies to promote equity and end racism.

What is a key characteristic of interpersonal racism?

• It involves policies and practices.

• It does not involve any individuals.

• It requires a racist individual and beliefs.

• It is broader than institutional racism.

How does institutional racism differ from interpersonal racism?

• It requires a racist individual.

• It involves systemic interactions.

• It can occur without racist individuals or beliefs.

• It is limited to personal interactions.

Which of the following is an example of institutional racism?

• A landlord refusing to rent based on race.

• Literacy tests for voting that disadvantage certain racial groups.

• A personal insult based on race.

• A racially motivated crime.

What does systemic racism describe?

• Racial inequities that are historical only.

• Racial inequities that are personal and direct.

• Racial inequities spreading across multiple institutions.

• Racial inequities confined to one institution.

How can systemic racism affect education?

• By ensuring all students have the same opportunities.

• By providing equal resources to all schools.

• By leading to unequal educational opportunities due to under-resourced schools.

• By focusing only on higher education.

What is the broadest form of racism discussed?

• Systemic racism

• Institutional racism

• Structural racism

• Interpersonal racism

How does structural racism differ from systemic racism?

• It examines interactions between entire systems.

• It focuses on individual actions.

• It is limited to one institution.

• It only considers historical contexts.

What is a consequence of structural racism in housing?

• Equal access to housing for all racial groups.

• No impact on educational opportunities.

• Increased home value appreciation in all communities.

• Racially segregated school systems due to housing segregation.

What is necessary to counter structural racism?

• Focusing only on interpersonal racism.

• Promoting policies that advance racial equity.

• Ignoring historical policies.

• Maintaining current institutional practices.

Why is it important to address all forms of racism?

• To ensure only some people feel a sense of belonging.

• To maintain current societal structures.

• To build a world where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

• To focus solely on economic growth.