Racism refers to the belief that some races are inherently superior or inferior to others, leading to discrimination and prejudice based on race.
Imagine a group project where everyone is assigned different tasks. However, one person is constantly excluded from discussions and their ideas are ignored simply because they have a different skin color. That's how racism works - it unfairly treats people differently based on their race.
Discrimination: The unjust treatment or unequal behavior towards individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, religion, etc.
Stereotype: A widely held but oversimplified belief or idea about a particular group of people.
Prejudice: Preconceived opinions or attitudes towards individuals or groups based on stereotypes rather than personal experience or knowledge.
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