Many victims of racial injustice have opted to use the word "racism" in a much broader way than Lawrence Blum recommends. Do we have some obligation to defer to the way those people use terms like "racist" and "racism?" If you think so, defend your view, and then discuss how Blum might reply. If you think not, explain why, and then imagine how someone might criticize your position.

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The Answer is -Include a thesis that's focused and appropriate given the assignment.
-Clearly and succinctly state the main argument for the thesis.
-Correctly identify and defend the argument's controversial premises using sound reasoning, well-chosen examples, insightful analogies, etc.
-Demonstrate the ability to imagine a reasonable criticism that someone might make against the student's argument.

Many Victims of Racial Injustice Have Opted to Use the Word