The common definition of racism is (from Webster but also colloquially): "A belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and th

The common definition of racism is (from Webster but also colloquially): "A belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race" By broadly redefining racism in a way that removes individual agency you can declare anyone you want as racist. Then you can conveniently and selectively conflate it with the common definition to produce individual responsibility. It's a huckster tactic it's how you get things like "I will say, I think it's strange they are asking them to admit to being racist, and "be better". It's a systemic thing, so it requires systemic change. Asking them to say they are racist and that they need to be better seems unneededly divisive." By ensuring that the target they want is inherently racist and also individually responsible but with no possible power to change this, you can ensure an endless need for racism seminars and donations to assuage inherited guilt.