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| − | '''Racism''' is [[prejudice]] and [[discrimination]] based on [[race]] . | + | '''Racism''' is [[prejudice]] and [[discrimination]] based on [[race]]. |
| − | An example is | + | An example is a claim that of inferiority or superiority based on the color of one's skin. Another example was the [[Jim Crow]] laws. |
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| + | Racism has come to mean the hatred of another person because of the color of his or her skin, or perceived difference in origin. The doctrine of [[substantive due process]] in United States constitutional law can be used to invalidate racist laws. Alternately, the [[Equal Protection|equal protection]] clause of the [[Fourteenth Amendment]] can be used to do the same. ''See e.g.'' [[Brown v. Board of Education]], 347 U.S. 483 (1954). | ||
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Revision as of 18:50, September 9, 2007
Racism is prejudice and discrimination based on race. An example is a claim that of inferiority or superiority based on the color of one's skin. Another example was the Jim Crow laws.
Racism has come to mean the hatred of another person because of the color of his or her skin, or perceived difference in origin. The doctrine of substantive due process in United States constitutional law can be used to invalidate racist laws. Alternately, the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment can be used to do the same. See e.g. Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954).