my silence is a promise i'm not willing to keep.

Charcoal and Oil paint on Canvas

20 x 25 inches

Racism is a byproduct of irrational social perceptions made about certain groups of people. A lot of the time it can manifest aggressively, both verbally and physically. Xenophobia particularly is a common social issue that enables members of minority groups to feel isolated and insecure about their race. The phenomenon of stereotyping and racism negatively influences both the behavior of the victim and the accuser.