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.
Analogy
Think of racism like a faulty measuring scale. It inaccurately measures people's worth based on their skin color rather than their individual qualities and abilities.
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.
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