Why is racism so normalized on social media in 2025?

[yanis-bnth]

It’s 2025, yet racism still floods comment sections, memes, and even “jokes” that go viral. Platforms claim to moderate hate, but racist content keeps slipping through—sometimes even being promoted by algorithms because of “engagement.”

Why is this still so normalized?

• Is it anonymity that makes people feel untouchable?

• Is it the algorithm rewarding shock value?

• Is it because we’re becoming desensitized to it?

• Or because platforms profit from controversy and outrage?

Also: why do so few people call it out when it happens?

Are we scared? Exhausted? Or just used to it?

Would love to hear your thoughts—especially from people who’ve experienced this firsthand or seen how it’s handled across different platforms (TikTok, X, Instagram, Reddit, etc.).