Racism

Definition

Racism is the belief that certain races are inherently superior or inferior to others, leading to discriminatory practices and prejudices based on a person's race.

Related terms

Ethnocentrism: This is the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture. It often results in prejudice against people from other cultures.

Stereotyping: This involves oversimplified generalizations about certain groups of people, where specific traits are assigned to all members regardless of individual differences.

Discrimination: This refers to unjust treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.