The civil rights movement in the 1950's achieved breakthroughs in the white domination over blacks by allowing blacks the right to participate equally in political, economic, and social communities. The belief that some races are inherently superior intellectually, physically, or culturally to others and have the right to dominate them is called what?

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Racism is the belief that differences among various human races determine cultural or individual achievement. Prior to the civil rights movement in the 1950's, blacks were denied any involved or support in all levels of government. This system of government was based upon discrimination.

The Civil Rights Movement in the 1950's Achieved Breakthroughs in the White