Bullshit. It's a good thing you weren't sworn in; you would have perjured yourself.
Here are all the definitions of racism I could find. NOT ONE of them says that racism is always directed at a minorities.
rac·ism/ˈrāˌsizəm/
Noun:- The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, esp. so as to distinguish it as...
- Prejudice or discrimination directed against someone of a different race based on such a belief.
rac·ism
/ˈreɪsɪzəm/ Show Spelled[rey-siz-uhm] Show IPA
noun 1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
rac·ism
noun \ˈrā-ˌsi-zəm also -ˌshi-\
Definition of RACISM
1
: a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2
: racial prejudice or discrimination
rac·ism (r
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m) n. 1. The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.
2. Discrimination or prejudice based on race.
Originally Posted by joe bloe
When one talks of sociology, political science, or philosophy, you run for Webster's. Well, at least it explains a lot.
How about this: “culturally sanctioned beliefs, which, regardless of intentions involved, defend the advantages whites have because of the subordinated position
of racial minorities”.
David Wellman, Racism in America.
And you missed what, even at the time I was in college, was the best counter argument to the racism can only be directed at a minority group argument. The best counter was South Africa during the apartheid era. But I was taught that the proper tem for group feelings against msjority groups was reverse racism and that that phenomena had different roots to some degree. As I think I said in the initial pos, I don't know where that accademic debate is now.