Just in Case - Racism, the Definition

[ymarkov]

Merriam-Webster:
1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2 : racial prejudice or discrimination

Dictionary.com:
1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.

Comments

[anna-i.livejournal.com]

То есть, согласно этому определению, тот факт, что 95% процентов чёрных проголосовали за Обаму, не есть расизм.

[ymarkov.livejournal.com]

По-моему, вот это подходит: 2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine

[anna-i.livejournal.com]

Не очень поняла почему.