Racism is a learned behaviour.

It stems from: an erroneous belief that we inherit intelligence, behaviour, and cultural and psychological characteristics along with our physical features; fear due to misinformation and a preconceived notion of others; a need to feel superior to others; and, a combination of prejudice and power. Racism results in: actions or practices which discriminate against, subordinates, or harasses individuals or groups because of physical features (mostly colour of skin), culture, and religion; verbal, emotional hurt, pain, and anguish and, sometimes, physical abuse; isolation and exclusion; and, divisiveness in society.