Which of the following best defines racism?
A)It is the process by which a racial or ethnic minority loses its distinctive identity and way of life and becomes absorbed into the dominant group.
B)It is the view that certain racial or ethnic groups are biologically inferior and that practices involving their domination and exploitation are therefore justified.
C)It is the tendency to view one's own group or culture as an in-group that follows the best and the only proper way to live.
D)It is characterized by a rigid adherence to conventional lifestyles and values and admiration of power and toughness in interpersonal relationships.

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Racism involves the belief that certain racial or ethnic groups are inherently inferior, and justifies practices of domination and exploitation against those groups. Option A refers to assimilation, option C refers to ethnocentrism, and option D refers to cultural conservatism or authoritarianism, none of which fully capture the concept of racism.

Which of the Following Best Defines Racism