A large source of the racism present in our society stems from one's pride in his own race. Many people, especially those associated with racist groups, find it necessary to put down other ethnic groups in an attempt to strengthen their own (Bender 113). This mode of thought and reasoning usually results in extreme hatred of other races and an overall sense of bigotry. Reasoning in this manner equates to many associated with racist
groups. Pride in one's race may eventually lead to covert racism thought (Piazza 87).
Covert racism affects our society in a variety of different manners.
'Indeed it should be said that covert racism has permanently scarred our society, both politically and socially' (Piazza 1).
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