Understanding Racism: Overt and Covert

The video discusses the differences between overt and covert racism, highlighting how overt racism is easily recognizable through actions like racial slurs and violence. In contrast, covert racism is more insidious, manifesting in subtle prejudices and assumptions. The video explores how media often underrepresents positive black characters and provides examples of covert racism in everyday life. Personal experiences are shared to illustrate these points. The video concludes with a call to recognize and address covert racism to combat systemic inequality.

What is a key difference between overt and covert racism?

• Overt racism is more subtle than covert racism.

• Covert racism is more widely recognized than overt racism.

• Overt racism is more obvious and direct than covert racism.

• Covert racism involves physical violence.

Which of the following is an example of overt racism?

• Feeling tense around people of a different race.

• Using racial slurs to insult someone.

• Assuming a black person is articulate is surprising.

• Assuming someone is guilty based on their race.

Why do some people believe they are not racist?

• They participate in covert racism.

• They do not condone overt racism.

• They are unaware of systemic racism.

• They have friends from different races.

How does covert racism often manifest in media?

• Through diverse casting choices.

• Through positive representation of all races.

• By excluding black main characters.

• By promoting racial equality.

What is a common reaction to a well-spoken black person?

• Assuming they are uneducated.

• Being surprised by their articulation.

• Ignoring their words.

• Assuming they are aggressive.

What subtle behavior might indicate covert racism?

• Clutching personal belongings around black people.

• Feeling relaxed in diverse environments.

• Engaging in open discussions about race.

• Walking slowly around people of a different race.

What happened at the restaurant in Baltimore?

• Both black and white children were treated equally.

• A white child was denied entry for wearing athletic gear.

• A black child was denied entry for wearing athletic gear.

• A black child was welcomed despite wearing athletic gear.

What is the speaker's hope for the conversation about race?

• That overt racism will be accepted.

• That covert racism will be ignored.

• That systemic racism will continue.

• That people will recognize covert racism as harmful.

What is necessary for real progress in addressing racism?

• Ignoring daily assumptions.

• Recognizing and challenging covert racism.

• Avoiding discussions about race.

• Focusing only on overt racism.

What promotes systemic racism and inequality?

• Acknowledging covert racism.

• Daily assumptions people make without realizing.

• Challenging racial stereotypes.

• Promoting diversity in media.