Racismo (en. Racism)

/raˈcismo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Ideology that establishes a hierarchy among races.

Racism is a persistent problem in many societies.

El racismo es un problema persistente en muchas sociedades.

Attitude or behavior that discriminates against people because of their race.

His comment was clearly an act of racism.

Su comentario fue claramente un acto de racismo.

Any form of prejudice or discrimination based on race.

Racism can manifest in various ways, from verbal expressions to violent acts.

El racismo puede manifestarse de diversas maneras, desde expresiones verbales hasta actos violentos.

From the French 'racisme', under the influence of the term 'race'.

institutional racism

Systematic discrimination that is carried out through institutions.

racismo institucional

fight against racism

Strive to combat racist attitudes and policies.

luchar contra el racismo

latent racism

A form of racism that does not manifest openly but is evident.

racismo latente

race

Social category that groups human beings according to physical characteristics.

raza

discrimination

Unequal treatment of people based on personal characteristics.

discriminación

xenophobia

Fear or rejection towards foreigners or what is different.

xenofobia

Negative attitude towards people of other races, often expressed in a mocking way.

Don't be racist; there is no place for racism in our community.

No seas racista, no hay lugar para el racismo en nuestra comunidad.

Casual term used to describe racial prejudices in conversations.

That comment is pure racism; you shouldn't say that.

Ese comentario es puro racismo, no deberías decir eso.