If I asked you to picture a racist, I know exactly what you’d envision. A white hood, or someone screaming slurs, or a person praising slavery.
The reality is that racism and problematic phrases are much more insidious and complex than this “cartoon-like”, moustache-twirling villain version. Racism lies in the misrepresentation of marginalised communities.
I work as a cultural sensitivity reader. In this role, I review literary works pre-publication, looking for potentially offensive content, stereotypes and bias.
