racial

Everyday

1. To do with race, the old idea of grouping people by skin colour, family background or where their ancestors came from: «racial equality», «racial prejudice». tree →
2. Happening between groups that people see as different races: «racial tension», «racial discrimination». tree →

In the lessons

In history and citizenship lessons it appears in topics like the civil rights movement, apartheid and laws against discrimination. Scientists now say all humans are one species and «races» are not clear biological groups, but racism and its harm are real. Phrases: «racial equality», «racial discrimination», «racial justice», «racial abuse».

Examples

• Martin Luther King Jr worked for racial equality in the USA. tree →
• Racial discrimination is against the law in the UK. tree →
• Apartheid in South Africa was a system of racial separation. tree →
• Racial abuse at football matches is reported to the police. tree →
• Our school celebrates racial and cultural diversity. tree →
• Rosa Parks protested against racial segregation on buses. tree →

Note

Adverb: racially (racially mixed, racially abused). Related: race, racism, racist. Treating people worse because of their race is unfair and, in many countries, illegal; tell a trusted adult if it happens. Not connected to «racing».