Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

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Which term refers to any attitude, action, or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of their color?

  1. Racism

  2. Assumptions

  3. Beliefs

  4. Values

The correct answer is: Racism

Racism refers to any attitude, action, or institutional structure that subordinates a person or group because of their color. This term specifically addresses the systemic and individual biases and discrimination based on race. Assumptions, beliefs, and values can all contribute to racism, but the term that directly encompasses this behavior and impact is racism.