Which statement defines Individual Racism?

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Individual racism centers on the personal beliefs, attitudes, and biases a person holds about race, especially those that are internal or not openly expressed but still shape perceptions and decisions. The option that describes internalized, unexpressed biases and prejudices based on race captures this hidden, self-directed aspect of racism—the beliefs people may carry without showing them outwardly, yet which can influence behavior and judgments.

In contrast, the belief that all races are inherently equal represents an egalitarian stance, not racism. Policies enacted by institutions describe institutional or systemic racism, not what happens within an individual. Public expressions of racial prejudice by individuals refer to overt or explicit acts or statements, which are manifestations of racism but focus on external expression rather than internal bias.