Racism is a form of prejudice that occurs through the exercise of power by individuals and institutions against people who are judged to be inferior (e.g., in intelligence, morals, beauty, and self-worth) (Brislin, 2000). Individuals are denied certain opportunities (e.g., jobs, housing, education) typically enjoyed by the larger group because of some characteristic over which they have no control. When racism is acted upon, it results in perceived or actual harm to the individual. Three types of rac¬ism exist: individual, institutional, and cultural. Individual racism refers to discriminatory behavior or acts directed toward individuals or groups because of identified characteristics, such as skin color, hair texture, and facial features. Institutional racism refers to discriminatory behavior or acts by an institu¬tion, as expressed in policies, priority setting, and hiring and resource allocation practices that are directed toward individuals and groups and restrict their access to opportunities or resources. Institutional racism provides the structure for racism at the individual level to be accepted and condoned. Cultural racism refers to discriminatory behavior or acts directed by the dominant group toward another cultural group. The group is depicted in derogatory or stereotypical ways because of, for