racism
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racism
An ideology or worldview that divides people into supposed 'races' based on external characteristics or their origin, ranks them hierarchically, and derives unequal treatment or discrimination from this.
Gesetze gegen Rassismus sollen die Gleichbehandlung aller Menschen sicherstellen.
Laws against racism are intended to ensure the equal treatment of all people.
The ending '-ismus' often marks a worldview, a political ideology, or a scientific doctrine in German. When you see this ending, it is usually an abstract concept.
Der Kapitalismus prägt viele moderne Gesellschaften.
Capitalism shapes many modern societies.
'Rassismus' (racism) is often used with certain verbs and prepositions. Typical phrases are 'Rassismus bekämpfen' (to fight racism), 'Rassismus erleben' (to experience racism), or 'der Kampf gegen Rassismus' (the fight against racism).
Viele Organisationen engagieren sich im Kampf gegen Rassismus.
Many organizations are involved in the fight against racism.
Adjectives are often used to describe the type of racism more precisely. Common combinations are 'alltäglicher Rassismus' (everyday racism), 'struktureller Rassismus' (structural racism), or 'institutioneller Rassismus' (institutional racism).
Die Studie untersucht, wie struktureller Rassismus das Bildungssystem beeinflusst.
The study examines how structural racism influences the education system.
discrimination
Diskriminierung (discrimination) is unfair disadvantage based on various characteristics. Rassismus (racism) more specifically refers to classifying and evaluating people according to external characteristics or origin, resulting in unequal treatment. When there is a racializing basis, Rassismus is the appropriate term; for the disadvantage itself, Diskriminierung is the broader term.
Die Behauptung, Menschen dieser Herkunft seien weniger wert, ist Rassismus.
The claim that people from this background are worth less is racism.
Die Benachteiligung der Bewerberin wegen ihrer Herkunft ist Diskriminierung.
Disadvantaging the applicant because of her origin is discrimination.
