Racism

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What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Racism is the belief that one race is superior to another.

What is the term used to describe the practice of treating people differently based on their race?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Discrimination is the practice of treating people differently based on their race.

What is the term used to describe the belief that one's own culture is superior to all others?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to all others.

What is the term used to describe the fear or hatred of foreigners?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of foreigners.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a dominant group maintains its power over a subordinate group?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Discrimination


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Institutional racism is the process by which a dominant group maintains its power over a subordinate group.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a subordinate group resists the oppression of a dominant group?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Resistance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Resistance is the process by which a subordinate group resists the oppression of a dominant group.

What is the term used to describe the belief that all races are equal?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Anti-racism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anti-racism is the belief that all races are equal.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a society becomes more racially diverse?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Integration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Integration is the process by which a society becomes more racially diverse.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a society becomes more racially segregated?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Segregation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Segregation is the process by which a society becomes more racially segregated.

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently inferior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. White supremacy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

White supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently inferior to another.

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Black supremacy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Black supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Asian supremacy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asian supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Hispanic supremacy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hispanic supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Native American supremacy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Native American supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

What is the term used to describe the belief that one race is inherently superior to another?

  1. Racism

  2. Xenophobia

  3. Ethnocentrism

  4. Pacific Islander supremacy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pacific Islander supremacy is the belief that one race is inherently superior to another.

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