Racialism

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪʃəˌlɪzəm/

Racialism (noun)

  1. The belief that human groups can be judged as better or worse mainly because of their race.
  2. A view that races form a ranked system, often used to justify unequal treatment or power.
  3. An older term for theories that tried to explain people’s worth or behaviour using race.

Examples

  • Her speech challenged race-based beliefs in everyday life.
  • The report criticizes race-based beliefs that harm communities.