Racism

Racism

Discrimination and bias based on racial differences.

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classism

Sociology; Racism

Prejudice and/or discrimination, either personally or institutionally, against people because of their real or perceived economic status or background.

Communication between persons from different cultures. It can be enhanced when individuals from the different cultures begin to interpret symbols in similar ways and when they have a strong desire to ...

cultural assimilation

Sociology; Racism

The process by which an individual or group acquires the cultural traits of a different ethnic or cultural group through integration. Intolerant prejudice which glorifies one’s own group, but, ...

culture

Sociology; Racism

A social system of meaning and custom that is developed by a group of people to assure its adaptation and survival. These groups are distinguished by a set of unspoken rules that shape values, ...

direct discrimination

Sociology; Racism

Where one group of people is treated less favorably than others in circumstances which are the same or not materially different, on grounds of race, ethnic origin, religion or belief. For example, ...

discrimination

Sociology; Racism

Unequal treatment of people based on their membership in a group. In contrast to prejudice, discrimination is behavior. To discriminate is to treat a person, not on the basis of their intrinsic ...