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‘Polite racism’ is the subtle form of racial exclusion — here’s how to move beyond it

‘Polite racism’ is the subtle form of racial exclusion — here’s how to move beyond it

In Canadian society, the narrative of multiculturalism can lean toward a “colour-blind” ideology — a comforting idea that race doesn’t matter and everyone is treated the same — even though such narratives mask persistent inequalities. They may also undermine efforts to address structural racism. Yet race is always present, regardless of whether it’s consciously acknowledged. It surfaces in questions […] … learn more→