Which term best captures the belief that one race is superior to others?

Which term best captures the belief that one race is superior to others?

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

Answer: (D)

Racism is the belief that one race is inherently superior to others. This view asserts a racial hierarchy and can justify unequal treatment or dominance of one group over others. It’s the attitude that underpins discriminatory actions and policies, and it goes beyond simply having negative feelings (prejudice) or making broad generalizations about a group (stereotyping) or acting on bias (discrimination). The question asks for the term that captures the belief itself, and that precise belief is what racism denotes.

Racism is the belief that one race is inherently superior to others. This view asserts a racial hierarchy and can justify unequal treatment or dominance of one group over others. It’s the attitude that underpins discriminatory actions and policies, and it goes beyond simply having negative feelings (prejudice) or making broad generalizations about a group (stereotyping) or acting on bias (discrimination). The question asks for the term that captures the belief itself, and that precise belief is what racism denotes.