Racism IS All Around Us: White Supremacist Views in Mainstream Society The notion that racism is a violation of human rights is not a new one, as those who have experienced its effects would testify. The ground-breaking process gained by the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's in the United States has steadily eroded over the past decade, and the issues and incidents of racism as well as anti-Semitism, homophobia, and violence against women are …showed first 75 words of 2363 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2363 total…and the other "isms" that dominate our culture and society is vital to understanding present bigotry and abuse. When we recognize that racism, homophobia, sexism, and anti-Semitism come from the same place and that they permeate every aspect of our society, we can then take steps together to make the United States a place that respects and honors the dignity of all people as well as a place that we are proud to call home.