racism
unfair treatment based on race
Racism is when people are treated badly because of their race.
racism against [group]; racism in [place/institution]; face/experience racism
- The company introduced new hiring rules to reduce racism and bias.
- She spoke about the racism she faced at school and in the workplace.
- Community leaders called for action after reports of racism in local policing.
- Racism is wrong.
- He experienced racism at work.
belief in racial superiority
Racism can mean believing one race is better than another.
[someone]'s racism; the racism behind [idea/policy]
- The book traces how racism shaped public policy over generations.
- His comments reflected a racism that ranked people by skin color.
- The movement rejected the racism behind the idea of a ‘superior’ race.
- Racism says some races are better than others.
a racist act or comment
Racism can also mean a racist act or incident.
an act of racism; a case of racism; accuse [someone] of racism
- The player was suspended after an incident of racism during the match.
- Several students reported racism in the group chat.
- The judge said there was no evidence that racism played a role in the decision.
- That comment was racism.
- Base: racism
- Plural: racism, racisms
anti-racism
1active opposition to racism
Anti-racism means working actively against racism.
- The school introduced anti-racism training for all staff.
- She volunteers with an anti-racism group in her community.
- The company published an anti-racism plan with specific goals.
everyday racism
1daily, routine racist experiences
Everyday racism is racism people face in daily life.
- She wrote about everyday racism, like being followed in stores.
- The documentary explores everyday racism in different workplaces.
- Many people shared examples of everyday racism on social media.
institutional racism
1racism within organizations
Institutional racism is racism in the way an organization works.
- The inquiry found evidence of institutional racism in the department.
- Staff training alone may not fix institutional racism without policy changes.
- The union demanded reforms to combat institutional racism at work.
overt racism
1open, obvious racism
Overt racism is racism that is clear and public.
- Overt racism is less common in public speeches now, but it still exists.
- The moderator removed the user for overt racism in the comments.
- She described overt racism she faced while traveling.
reverse racism
1racism against a majority group
Reverse racism is a debated term for racism against a majority group.
- Some commentators described the policy as reverse racism, while others strongly disagreed.
- He complained about reverse racism during the interview.
- The article examined why claims of reverse racism are controversial.
subtle racism
1indirect, less obvious racism
Subtle racism is racism that is not obvious.
- He didn’t hear any slurs, but he noticed subtle racism in how people treated him.
- The training focused on recognizing subtle racism in everyday interactions.
- Subtle racism can be hard to prove but still causes harm.
systemic racism
1Racism embedded in systems
Racism that is part of the normal rules, laws, or practices of a society or organization, not just the actions of a few people.
- Protesters are calling for action to address systemic racism in the criminal justice system.
- The report documents how systemic racism affects housing, education, and employment.
- Many companies are examining their policies to see how they may reinforce systemic racism.
systemic racism
1racism built into systems
Systemic racism is racism that is part of how a system works.
- The report highlighted systemic racism in housing and lending.
- Activists argued that systemic racism affected school funding.
- The organization launched a review to address systemic racism in promotion decisions.