The reason race plays a role is because people in power tend to be of one skin colour and whether out of a natural preference to be around people they are used to or because of more overt racist views make it harder for racial minorities to get the opportunity. This happens with businesses run by people of other ethnicities but in this country, white men generally hold the keys to the kingdom. And societal stereotypes about race aren't the same for every culture so of course their treatment is different. But in case you missed it, there has been plenty of anti-Asian racism.
Sure is a more reasonable explanation that your story about white and black parents teaching their kids differently.
p.s. I was raised in very poor, multicultural places. I have known plenty of people who were at least as smart and hard working as me but I know that I had benefits that many of them didn't in the way that teachers and employers treated them. To fit in when meeting with the Granit Club types, all I need to do is speak like them. Numerous friends of mine didn't have that option.
I do agree that racism(the belief that one race is superior or inferior to another) is prevalent in society; however, I would not say its the predominate factor.
I dont believe in the power theory. I do believe in own group preference which I dont believe is about racism. its about safety or the feeling of safety or commonness. hence why there are pockets of people(chinatown, little jamaica, greektown, religious beliefs, etc) own group preference isnt racism since biologically our lizard portion of our brain is wired for safety and safety in numbers in a group works.
if an all black company has a preference to hire only blacks this would not be considered racist. I dont think that black employers think that white people are inferior but perhaps it has to do with wanting to be a only black company.
there is also laws for discrimination, hiring quotas(enrolment quotas in schools which discriminate against those who have higher scores but enroll those with lower scores eg. asians being denied access to schools versus black persons). I believe that the political influence by typically old white men to curb discrimination is racism.
yes societal(depending on which society and country) is different, but it isnt just a white thing. its across the board. this group shits on that group. hell it happens with engisg canadians shitting on the french canadians.
sure there has been an asian backlash in light of covid but I would consider it scapegoating. unless we know the context of the individual we cannot fully understand if they are racisr, attempting to scapegoat. making comment that are known to inflame and outrage(which is extremely effective).
I understand your view points and have my own view points that are anecdotal as well. I try not to look at the anecdotal evidence and more data, facts, stats. evidence, etc and from what I have learned over the years aside from feelings(which from my point of view have become more important) it doesnt add up to me. as I seen it racism has shrunk year over year with the passing of each generation. generations and views die off( im a huge fan of this). the media escalate race and other hot topics since it needs to make money and feed the machine.
its a hot topic, and one that wont be solved over an escort review board. I respect your point of view since I found your post to be respectful. I guess just differing opinions.