You give me a set of conditions and I can produce racism in any society. You give me a different set of conditions and I can reduce racism. You give me a situation where there are a sufficient number of social resources so people don't have to compete for those resources, and I will show you a society where racism is held in check.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Resource scarcity fuels racism; plenty curbs it. Conditions drive prejudice.
- In plain terms
- Ensure resource access.
- What can you take from it?
- Scarcity breeds racism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What reduces racial tension?
Another view
It underestimates ideological roots.
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