Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender identity, religion, etc. It involves actions or policies that deny equal opportunities and rights to certain individuals.
Institutional Racism: Systemic patterns of discrimination and inequalities based on race within institutions such as government entities, schools, businesses, healthcare systems, etc. It is often embedded in policies and practices that disadvantage certain racial groups.
Stereotype: A widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief or idea about a particular group of people. Stereotypes can perpetuate bias and contribute to the manifestation of racism.