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.
Answer: b
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