Globalization and Social Media’s Effects on Racism and Discrimination
Racism and discrimination have long been hidden from the public eye. With globalization and social media, however, these crimes are now more visible than ever. In this article, we look at institutionalized racism, everyday racism, xenophobia, and police brutality. While we can’t eliminate all racism in the world, we can make efforts to make society a better place.
Institutionalized racism
Throughout history, racism has taken on many forms. Some forms are cultural, based on a Christian superiority complex, while others are biological and/or scientific. A lack of understanding about the nature of racism has led many to blame the victims. In this article, I explore these different forms and look at how institutionalized racism and discrimination are manifested in globalization and social media.
Institutionalized racism and discrimination is a persistent problem that affects society on many levels. While the internet offers a powerful platform for social interaction and societal change, it is not without its shortcomings. Racist content is not confined to the internet, and its proliferation has made it a key medium for hate speech.
Rather than criticizing individuals or companies, anti-racist movements should attempt to understand the social determinants that produce these problems. This requires tracing the origins of racialized inequality and proposing alternative ways to achieve equitable transformations.
Xenophobia
Racism and discrimination have a history dating back centuries. They have often been justified by ideas of race and culture, and have led to horrific actions such as slavery, colonialism, and the extermination of Jews. Sadly, racism remains a part of many societies, even in modern European societies. While there is no direct threat posed by other people, there is still a persistent and widespread belief that other races and cultures are inherently inferior to ours.
Racism differs depending on the target group and the historical context. Different groups are categorized and treated differently in terms of their physical characteristics. However, the relationship between cultural properties and physical characteristics is complex. This means that there are different gradations of racism, and the effects of these factors are often subtle and difficult to see.
While there are many factors responsible for racial discrimination, one factor that is generally overlooked is the role of religion in society. Religion has a close connection to race and gender. In France, men perceived as Muslim are four times less likely to receive job interviews than Christian candidates.
Police brutality
Globalization and social media’s effects on violent police behavior are becoming increasingly clear. While the United States is home to some of the world’s most violent police officers, France has far fewer. The reasons for this disparity are both racial and social. Black and Arab youths face far higher rates of identity checks and violent interactions with police than do white youths.
The causal model identifies four possible effects of social media on the level of state capacity and political regime. These effects include: weakening, intensifying, radicalizing, and destabilizing. While this causal model is complex and ill-defined, it is plausible that globalization is increasing the risk of police brutality in certain regions.
