Race, Bias, and Discrimination

Race

A social category based largely on physical traits, such as skin color, that societies use to classify people.

Nationality

A person's legal or political connection to a country.

Ethnocentrism

Believing that your own culture is superior to other cultures.

Implicit bias

Unconscious attitudes or assumptions about people that can affect behavior.

Explicit bias

Conscious attitudes or beliefs about a person or group.

Stereotypes

Generalized beliefs about a group of people that ignore individual differences.

Prejudice

An unfair opinion or judgment about someone based on their group membership.

. Egalitarianism

The belief that all people deserve equal rights, opportunities, and treatment.

Meritocracy

A system in which people advance based on their abilities, achievements, or qualifications.

Racism

Beliefs, actions, or systems that discriminate against people based on their perceived race.

Racial enablism

Actions, attitudes, or systems that enable, excuse, or allow racism to continue.

Superiority

The belief that one person or group is better or more important than another. Racial superiority is the belief that one race is better than others.

Privilege

An advantage or benefit someone receives because of their social position or identity, such as race.