Racial profiling or ethnic profiling is the offender profiling, selective enforcement or selective prosecution based on race or ethnicity, rather than individual suspicion or evidence. This practice involves discrimination against minority populations and often relies on negative stereotypes.

Racial profiling is when people are treated differently or unfairly just because of how they look, where they come from, or their religion. It often happens when police or authorities target someone based on their race or background, not because of what they’ve done.
Key Concept:
Racial profiling means judging or suspecting someone just by their appearance, skin color, language, or ethnicity.
It's a form of discrimination and goes against the idea of treating everyone equally.
Implications on Indian Society:
Religious or Regional Targeting: Sometimes, people from certain communities (like Muslims or people from the Northeast) are treated unfairly, especially in crowded places like airports or during police checks.
Loss of Trust: When certain groups feel targeted, they may stop trusting the police or government. This creates a gap between communities and law enforcement.
Mental and Emotional Stress: Being treated unfairly again and again can lead to stress, fear, and anger in affected communities.
Social Divide: Racial profiling can increase hatred or misunderstandings between different groups, harming the unity of society.
Unfair Policing: Police may miss real threats if they focus too much on certain communities, rather than looking at actual behavior or evidence.