problem

expressions like "the Indian problem," "the Black problem," and "the Jewish problem" have disgracefully associated victims with their abuse. Where there is a problem, there must be a solution; Hitler's "final solution" to "the Jewish problem" illustrates how inappropriate "problem" terminology is. Identify instead the real issues: oppression, discrimination, racism, poverty, race relations, restitution for stolen lands, violence. See also "final solution," Jewish question.