Racism involves beliefs and behaviors that suggest one race is superior to another, while __________ refers to rigid and unfair generalizations about entire groups.

Racism is when people believe that one race is better than another, leading to unfair treatment based on race. On the other hand, prejudice is about having fixed and often incorrect ideas about entire groups of people. For example, if someone thinks all members of a certain group are lazy without knowing them personally, that is a prejudice. Both racism and prejudice can lead to discrimination, which is when people are treated unfairly because of their race or group identity. Understanding these concepts helps us recognize the importance of treating everyone with respect and fairness, regardless of their background.