Racism

Racism

Discrimination and bias based on racial differences.

Contributors in Racism

Racism

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

Cross-cultural communication

Sociology; Racism

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, ...

Diversity

Sociology; Racism

Recognixing and valuing the fact that society is made up of many different groups with different interests, skills, talents, needs etc, eg cultural diversity.

Classism

Sociology; Racism

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

Oppression

Sociology; Racism

The systematic exploitation of one social group by another for its own benefit. It involves institutional control, ideological domination, and the imposition of the dominant group's culture on the ...

Acculturation

Sociology; Racism

The process of interchanging cultural traits (customs, manners, values, etc.) among different ethnic groups, thus contributing to the further growth and enrichment of each one as one group adopts the ...