The Invention Of Racism

A little side project exploring the origin and evolution of the term "racism" from inception to modern day.

Dive into the origins and evolution of one of the most charged words in history—racism. This side project explores how the term was born, its transformation through ideological and political struggles, and its journey from a concept critiquing oppression to a weapon in modern-day cultural battles, unpacking how "racism" became a driver for leftist ideologies and societal shifts. It's a bold, unapologetic look at the word that reshaped public discourse, from inception to now.

This project will become a short book when it’s done.

Subscribers to The Red Menace Collective will receive a free digital copy of the book and be able to follow along with draft chapters as the book is written.

Here is the first chapter, which is about 2,000 words long.

The Invention Of Racism

Racism. A word as explosive as it is misunderstood. Its roots dig deep into the ideological battles and economic earthquakes of the early 20th century—a time when capitalism, colonialism, and the industrial revolution scrambled the world order. Born amid global conflict and social stratification, the term "racism" didn’t just show up; it stormed onto the scene, demanding attention. For some, it was a tool to expose deeply rooted inequalities; for others, it became the ultimate weapon against the capitalist systems driving those divides. Either way, it was a driver for leftist social policies from inception until today.

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