This article was enlightening in the fact that it highlighted oppression and slavery that white people have endured. I think that sometimes we forget that racism does not necessarily mean the contempt the white race has for others. By looking at slavery and racism on a broader scope, we can better start to grasp the whole concept. Racism occurs in many forms and over a wide range of people. In fact, the stereotypes we know today that typify different races and religions are examples of culturally and nationally accepted racism. How did these stereotypes form? Would there have to be some shred of truth in them in order for them to form in the first place? Realistically, we all stereotype; does that make us racist people? I don't think this is necessarily true; I think it's more of a societal influence and accepted norm that is difficult to shake off of ourselves. In fact, this article can teach us that it's important to challenge standard stereotypes and to question accepted teachings.
It's been widely accepted that when people discuss slavery, they generally talk about the Atlantic Slave Trade. While this is indeed the largest evidence of inhumane slave treatment, it isn't the only one. This is what we must keep in mind when we discuss the broad topics of slavery and racism. There are many examples of such instances.
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