antiracism

Or anti-racism

[an-tee-rey-siz-uhm, an-tahy‐]

noun

1. a belief or doctrine that rejects the supremacy of one racial group over another and promotes racial equality in society.

2. a belief or practice that recognizes pervasive racism in society, and actively combats racial prejudice and discrimination in order to promote racial justice and equality.

   Most people are proud if they are not racist, but antiracism establishes a higher bar—what are you doing to dismantle racism?

antiracism

/ ˌæntɪˈreɪsɪzəm /

noun

1. the policy of challenging racism and promoting racial tolerance

Other Word Forms

• antiracist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiracism¹

First recorded in 1970–75; anti- ( def. ) + racism ( def. )

Example Sentences

Its nursing school still uses health equity and “antiracism” tools to train students.

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Therapists are urged to attend $1,500 “antiracism” retreats and workshops like “Getting Free From Whiteness.”

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She said: "Initial teacher education should require all new teachers to undergo training on antiracism, inclusion and diversity."

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Kendi, whose new book “Malcolm Lives!” is subtitled “The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers,” has made it his mission to promote antiracism.

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With that shirt, meant to call attention to Ireland’s controversial “direct provision” system of housing migrants, gaining international news coverage, Bohemian has seen its merchandise sales increase more than 2,000% while average attendance last season was just 260 fans shy of the capacity of Dalymount Park, where the corner flags are rainbow-hued and a large red-and-black antiracism banner hovers above the supporters’ stand.

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