The statement 'Whites are better than Blacks' illustrates which concept?

The statement 'Whites are better than Blacks' illustrates which concept?

• A. Prejudice
• B. Stereotyping
• C. Racism
• D. Discrimination

Answer: (C)

Racism. The statement asserts that one racial group is inherently superior to another, making a value judgment about people based on race and implying a hierarchy. That attitude goes beyond a simple prejudice or stereotype, which are about feelings or generalized traits; it explicitly endorses racial superiority. Discrimination is about actions taken because of that belief, whereas this sentence focuses on the belief itself, not an enacted action.

Racism. The statement asserts that one racial group is inherently superior to another, making a value judgment about people based on race and implying a hierarchy. That attitude goes beyond a simple prejudice or stereotype, which are about feelings or generalized traits; it explicitly endorses racial superiority. Discrimination is about actions taken because of that belief, whereas this sentence focuses on the belief itself, not an enacted action.