The idea that natural and immutable differences existed that separated the races is known as
A)social determinism.
B)ethnocentrism.
C)racial essentialism.
D)group superiority.

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Racial essentialism refers to the belief that there are biologically-determined differences between different racial groups, and that these differences are immutable and essential to each group's identity. This idea has been used to justify discrimination, segregation, and other forms of racism.

The Idea That Natural and Immutable Differences Existed That Separated