Why ratchet is racist

While this debate has been going on for years on end, we as millennials have seen a surge in other terms such as "ghetto," and more recently, "ratchet. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, ghetto is defined as a part of a city in which members of a particular group or race live usually in poor conditions.

NPR says that the term was first used to describe a quarter in a city, particularly Italy, to describe where Jews were restricted in the 16th and 17th century. I always believed that people are born able to do certain things or are not.

This perspective is so crucial as we examine how racism shows up and how we define merit and talent. The Tik Tok craze is something my two daughters are into. Social distancing and lockdown meant I felt a greater responsibility than normal to ensure everyone was happy and content. I felt like we should consciously try and do more stuff together. So, in my bonding efforts I suggested we do some Tik Toks together. What does it involve? Basically learning short dances based on those already on the platform and recording them either on your own or in a group.

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