Racism

Racism

Discrimination and bias based on racial differences.

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Ethnic

Sociology; Racism

Relating to a group of people having a common national or cultural tradition. A general term to describe people who are Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Pacific ...

Stereotyping

Sociology; Racism

Acting on assumptions about any role which is suitable for certain groups of people. Treating people less favourably because of something they have done, eg made a formal complaint of ...

Social power

Sociology; Racism

Access to resources that enhance one's chances of getting what one needs or influencing others in order to lead a safe, productive, fulfilling life.

Xenophobia

Sociology; Racism

A term to describe negative attitudes towards those that appear to be foreigners. In Britain, the word 'racism' is more common.

Self-determination

Sociology; Racism

The right of all persons to determine for themselves their needs, aspirations and choices.

Sexism

Sociology; Racism

The oppression and/or exploitation of women based on gender.

The public exhibits of humans usually in their natural or primitive state. During the 19th century, human zoos or ethnographic expositions were introduced to explain the cultural differences between ...