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Racism

/rˈeɪˌsɪzəm/
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(noun) The belief that there are distinct human races with inherent differences which determine their abilities, and generally that some are superior and others inferior.

A favorite tool in dealing with blatant racism is blatant ableism.
Black Americans continued to suffer from racism.
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