Racism.
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- Mon Nov 17 2003

... Racism Racism is the belief that human beings can be divided into races and that members of some races are inferior to members of other races. Usually, this attitude also involves the belief that one's own race is superior to other races. People who believe in or practise racism are called racists. They claim that members of their own race are mentally, physically, morally, or culturally superior to those of other races. Because racists assume they are superior, they believe they deserve special rights and privileges. Racism is widely spread and has caused major problems in various Countries like the stolen generation in Australia. Racism is a form of prejudice. Many people tend to consider their own race appearance and behaviour as normal and therefore those of a less majority are seen as inferior. People of a majority race may distrust or fear people who look differently. When the differences between the two














