"Race" is a very peculiar concept. It is one of those things that everybody thinks they understand but gets less clear the harder we look at it. Race is a cultural category into which people are placed based upon apparent biological characteristics. Although races are traditionally considered biological entities, it is impossible to explain clear biological boundaries between these groups of people. Maybe a better explanation of "race" is groups of people who consider themselves, and/or are considered by others, to be different from other groups because of their shared culture, language, and descent. Race has historically been used in very judgmental and negative ways, as some have argued that some races are biologically inferior to others.
             Racism is prejudice or discrimination by one group toward others perceived as a different race. A belief that one race is superior over all others. Groups may be almost identical physiologically, yet be divided against each other on the basis of culture, language, religion, nationality, etc. Racism has the following elements: the belief in separate, definable and recognizable races, the belief that one race is superior to others, possession of power by the "superior race" to act against "inferior races" without effective defense, displaying actions that are both arbitrary and harmful. Racism is different from racial prejudice, hatred or discrimination because racism involves having the power to carry out discriminatory practices through major institutions. Racism takes many forms, although it is usually understood in the individual sense. Essentially, there are three main forms, individual racism, systemic racism and cultural racism. Individual racism manifests itself in an individual's attitudes and behaviors and is the easiest type to identify. Systemic racism consists of the policies and practices of organizations, which directly or indirectly operate to sustain the advantages of peo...