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MLK Jr. E: Racism
Ethics on Racism.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Racialism | The view that certain characteristics that are passed down, differentiates people into seperate races. |
| Extrinsic Racism | The belief that certain traits of races are morally relevant. Different characteristics merit different moral treatment. |
| Intrinsic Racism | The belief that certain traits of race are not morally relevant. Different characteristics do not merit different moral treatment. |
| Interpersonal Racism | The racist belief and actions made by individuals towards individuals of said race. |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | An African American Civil Rights leader, baptist minister, who fought against segregation and racial injustice. |
| Just Law | Aligns with the divine law and does not degrade humanity. |
| Unjust Law | Differs the divine law as a societal law and degrades humanity. |
| Societal & Divine law | The divine laws from God/divinity serves as a moral foundation to societal laws that are made by humans. |
| Why was the Birmingham City Jail Letter written? | MLK Jr. wrote the letter in response to 8 clergymen who issued "A call for unity" that critiqued King's movement for stirring violence and tension. |
| How many times was King arrested? | 30 times between 1958-1967 |
| Who assassinated King? | Earl Ray |