What Role Does Racism Play In Politics

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Nowadays, race and consequently racism play a very important role in politics as was seen in the recent elections in the USA. Even though white supremacy is an element of their original constitution, subconsciously elevating white people above other races, its citizens have recently realised that racism is not just prejudice about other people’s colour, but also a demonstration of different levels of power. As a result, left-wing movements have emerged to defend that every person should be treated as a person and not as the idea their race is associated with.
However, politicians, regardless of their political view, are subject of a phenomenon called echo chambers, where their own ideas and beliefs are amplified by communication and thrown