Definition: Racialization is a process in which individuals or groups are subjected to discrimination, prejudice, and stereotyping based on their race. It can refer to the social, political, or cultural attitudes that reinforce stereotypes about certain races, often resulting from systemic racism within institutions such as education, law enforcement, media, and politics. In many parts of the world, racialization occurs in a way that is both intentional and unconscious, where individuals who are perceived as part of one race may be subjected to discrimination