Ethnic prejudice

Racial bigotry
Passive racial discrimination

Nature

Ethnic prejudice refers to negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed towards individuals or groups based on their ethnic or racial background. This form of discrimination manifests in various ways, including stereotyping, social exclusion, and systemic inequality. Ethnic prejudice can lead to significant social problems, such as violence, hate crimes, and disparities in education, employment, and healthcare. It undermines social cohesion and fosters division within communities. Addressing ethnic prejudice requires comprehensive strategies, including education, dialogue, and policy reforms aimed at promoting inclusivity and understanding among diverse populations.

Claim

When you call yourself an Indian or a Muslim or a Christian or a European, or anything else, you are being violent. Do you see why it is violent? Because you are separating yourself from the rest of mankind. When you separate yourself by belief, by nationality, by tradition, it breeds violence. So a man who is seeking to understand violence does not belong to any country, to any religion, to any political party or partial system; he is concerned with the total understanding of mankind. (J Krishnamurti).

Counter-claim

Ethnic prejudice is often overstated and sensationalized, diverting attention from more pressing issues like economic inequality and climate change. Many societies have made significant strides toward inclusivity, and focusing on perceived ethnic biases can create unnecessary division. Instead of fostering dialogue, it often leads to polarization. We should prioritize unity and collaboration over dwelling on past grievances, as the real challenges we face require collective action, not divisive rhetoric about ethnic differences.