The words "racism" or "racist" are used in a casual everyday sense not only by sociology students but also by representatives of Government and other sources of authority such as the police.

Being accused of being a racist is to be avoided at all costs lest one’s career swiftly draws to a conclusion regardless of one’s capabilities or competence.

The words are rarely defined they are just used.

What exactly is a racist? Is it someone who regards one ethnic group as being inferior or superior to another? If that is so, then I suspect that racists are rather thin on the ground.

Actually,it is more likely to refer to someone who identifies with one ethnic group rather than others.

This then becomes a weapon to be used against you as if being "proud" of indigenous culture is unacceptable in a multicultural society.

Language is devalued as the word racist (rather like sexist or homophobic) is used to inhibit the expression of legitimately held points of view. 

This is all unhelpful as dialogue becomes suppressed and meaning becomes blurred.

In the interests of free thought, discourse, and analysis we should react to any accusations of racism by requesting a proper definition of the term.

If we do I suspect that we shall win the argument.

Donald Mackay

UK Independence Party – Spokesman for Culture and Wokeness