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Internalised racism is the same as internalized oppression. When people are targeted, discriminated against, or oppressed over a period of time, they often internalize (believe and make part of their self-image – their internal view of themselves) the myths and misinformation that society communicates to them about their group. People can be aware or unconscious of whether or not they have internalised racism. It is important to understand that for you to unleash your internalised racism or oppression, you will need to educate yourself…to deconstruct your mind. The most important part of the work of deconstructing and dismantling systems of…