RACIALISE Meaning and
Definition
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Racialise is a verb that refers to the act of assigning or attributing racial characteristics or qualities to a person or a group. It entails the process of categorizing individuals or communities based on their perceived racial identity, often leading to the formation of stereotypes, prejudices, or discriminatory behavior.
When individuals or groups are racialised, their experiences, behaviors, or abilities are interpreted through the lens of race rather than as a result of their individuality, talents, or circumstances. This can result in generalizations or assumptions about members of a particular race, and can contribute to the perpetuation of systemic racism and inequalities.
Racialisation can occur consciously or unconsciously, and may be influenced by societal norms, cultural biases, or institutional practices. Examples of racialisation include associating certain physical characteristics, cultural practices, or intellectual capacities with particular racial groups, leading to the reinforcement of racial hierarchies or the marginalization of certain communities.
It is important to note that racialisation is a social construct and does not reflect inherent or biological differences among individuals or races. By understanding and challenging the process of racialisation, we can work towards dismantling racial stereotypes, discrimination, and creating a more inclusive society that recognizes and values the uniqueness and diversity of all people, regardless of their racial background.
Etymology of RACIALISE
The word racialise is derived from the noun race and the suffix -alize, which is used to form verbs that mean to make or become.
The noun race comes from the Old French word race meaning family, lineage, or breed, which in turn originated from the Latin word radix meaning root. The notion of categorizing humans into different races based on physical characteristics gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The suffix -alize is derived from the Latin suffix -alis, meaning of, related to, or pertaining to. The addition of -ize to -al forms a verb meaning to cause to become. Thus, racialise combines race with the suffix -alize to mean to make or become racial.
Conjugate verb Racialise
CONDITIONAL
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would racialise
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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racialise
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let´s racialise
to racialise
PAST
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racialised
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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racialise
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racialise
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racialises
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racialise
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racialise
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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am racialising
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
racialising
PRESENT PERFECT
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have racialised
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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