CAUSATION People are taught to be racist by their family or others they follow you are not born with racism. racism continues because one person grows up and many will follow him and his choices to be racist. You can also become racist because you don't want to be different from others around you.
FUNCTION Racism can effect an individuals and communities wellbeing in many ways. It can effect an individuals personal, mental, social, physical and spiritual wellbeing on a personal level of wellbeing.