The belief that there are distinct human races with inherent differences which determine their abilities, and generally that some are superior and others inferior.

plural of racism

Racism expressed in the practice of social and political institutions.

(sociology) Racism against the racial majority (either a member or group of that majority or the majority in general).

Alternative form of antiracism

Racism presented as science or as supported by science.

The placement of low-income or minority communities in the proximity of environmentally hazardous or degraded environments, such as toxic waste, pollution and urban decay.

Alternative form of cryptoracism

(uncountable) Alternative form of neoracism / (countable) Alternative form of neoracism

Attitudes and actions displaying prejudices and stereotypes analogous to those of racism which predate the modern biologically-based concept of race.