Acultural superiority given to people who have white skin and is not based on their skills, talents, or merit

White privilege

Explanation:

White privilege is a term used mostly in the context of the United States to describe an advantage that is given in society to people of the white race, as opposed to other cultural or ethnic groups such as Latinos and African Americans. This privilege is generally expressed in a preferential treatment due to an erroneous perception of cultural superiority, which is not based on skills, talents or merits.

d.) continue to rise rapidly