Race

Definition

Race refers to a social construct that categorizes people into different groups based on physical characteristics such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features.

Related terms

Ethnicity: Ethnicity refers to a person's cultural background and identity, including shared customs, traditions, language, and heritage.

Stereotype: Stereotype is a widely-held but oversimplified belief or assumption about a particular group of people.

Prejudice: Prejudice is an unjustified negative attitude or feeling towards members of a particular race or ethnic group.