Racial prejudice involves holding negative attitudes, biases, or stereotypes toward individuals or groups based on their perceived racial characteristics. It leads to discriminatory treatment due to notions of racial superiority or inferiority.
Related terms
Jim Crow Laws: Jim Crow Laws were state and local laws in the United States that enforced racial segregation between white Americans and African Americans during the late 19th century until the mid-20th century.
Segregation: Segregation refers to the enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups in daily life, such as housing, education, and public facilities.
Institutional Racism: Institutional racism refers to racially discriminatory practices and policies embedded within social institutions like government, schools, and businesses that perpetuate racial inequalities.