Race and ethnicity

Stereotyping

The act of exaggerating oversimplified characteristics of social categories.

Prejudice

Unfavourable, generalized and rigid beliefs applied to all members of a group.

Discrimination

Practices that deny groups equal access to societal rewards.

Racism

The combination of prejudice and discrimination.

Race (as a social construct)

A categorization that is understood to be both a biological and social construct.

Thomas Theorem

The concept that if people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences.

Institutional Racism

A form of racism that occurs through established and respected forces in society, often unintentional.

Interpersonal Racism

Racism that occurs between individuals.

Cultural Racism

A form of racism that is ingrained in cultural norms and practices.

Systemic Racism

A type of racism that is embedded in the policies and practices of societal institutions.

Education of Prejudice

The proposed solution to reduce prejudice within society.

Genetic differences

Variations in genes among populations that are often minimal and behave insignificantly.

Biological Traits

Physical characteristics that are transmitted from parents to offspring but are not inherited as a package.

Everyday Racism

Routine interactions and practices that reflect and reinforce discriminatory attitudes or beliefs.

Arbitrary classifications

Groupings that have no scientific basis and can vary across cultures and contexts.

Racial Classifications

Categories used to define different racial groups, understood to be arbitrary and socially constructed.