racism

racism
   The belief that there are significant differences between races or ethnic groups, whether these relate to culture, intellect, morals or physique, and that they provide grounds for treating the different groups in more and less advantageous ways. It is often accompanied by the theory or assumption that one race or group is superior to others.

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