Color-Blind Racism In The Current Times

Color-Blind RacismColor-blind racism is also described as aversive racism and refers to racism that does not take into account the color differences among people. Since the Civil Rights Movement, the topic of racism has been viewed as a taboo, and it appeared as though people could coexist peacefully if color differences were disregarded. Nevertheless, according to Bonilla-Silva’s Racism without Racists, even though the Civil Rights Movement may have lessened the problem of racism in America, racial inequity is an aspect of great concern (3; ch. 1). Bonilla-Silva presents an excellent platform for understanding the concept of color-blind racism by bringing to light the aspect of institutionalized racial inequality and its deep roots in the American society. Also, the author explores how color-blind racism relates to other forms of discriminations and oppressions in society such as sexism and heterosexism. Just like sexual violence and discrimination based on sex orientation, color-blind racism supports a society that denies people the opportunity to enjoy cultural origin and their unique perspectives. People under the disadvantaged minority can confess that race is essential, because it impacts social status, opportunities, and income. Bonilla-Silva recognizes that racism has continued even in the post civil rights era and