Definition: 1. The unfair treatment of people who belong to a different race; violent behaviour towards them. 2. Discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race.
Use 'racism' in a sentence:
1. He felt the need to make a stand against racism in South Africa.
2. In a rousing speech the minister hit out at racism in the armed forces.
3. Racism is wholly unacceptable under any circumstances.
4. Racism and crime still flourish in the ghetto.
5. Unfortunately racism is not yet dead.
6. Racism is a deeply rooted prejudice which has existed for thousands of years.
7. It is time, once again, to contend with racism.
8. You're always talking in isms—sexism, ageism, racism.
9. The apartheid system which enshrined racism in law still existed.
10. You're always talking in isms ─ sexism, ageism, racism.
11. Scarcely a week goes by without the news providing fresh examples of police racism.
12. The depth of covert racism in my own profession frightens me.
13. They focus on overt discrimination rather than insidious aspects of racism.
14. The subject of racism is admittedly too complex for facile summarization.
15. The last decade has witnessed a serious rise in the levels of racism and hostility to black and ethnic groups.
16. There is a feeling among some black people that the level of racism is declining.
17. Tackling the inequality, racism and other forms of "structural violence" which oppress the poor is as critical as extending the drugs.
18. For decades, activists have called for schools to offer anti-racism or multicultural curricula.
19. The engineers' union was unhappy with the motion, saying it smacked of racism.
20. I've spent a lifetime fighting against racism and prejudice.
21. Racism has been a scar on the game.
22. The rise of racism concerns Sikhs because they are such a visible minority.
23. His writings fanned the flames of racism.
24. They are anxious to show their abhorrence of racism.
25. Groups like ours are committed to eradicating homophobia, racism and sexism.
26. Racism is abhorrent to a civilized society.
27. The central issue is that of widespread racism.
28. We are determined to eradicate racism from our sport.
29. We need to purge our sport of racism.
30. Racism is still deeply rooted in our society.
31. Racism feeds on fear.
32. He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force.
33. Racism exists at all levels of society.
34. The rise of racism in America is a serious concern.
35. The last decade has witnessed a serious rise in the levels of racism and hostility to Black and ethnic groups.
36. Obviously, poverty and racism and oppression can also corrupt one's spirit and turn the person into someone who is bitter and angry, filled with rage.
37. Distrust of foreigners can shade into racism.
38. His abhorrence of racism led him to write "The Algiers Motel Incident."
39. The incident stuck in my mind because it was the first example I had seen of racism in that country.
