Jamal's feelings of inferiority are known as an Inferiority Complex.
Inferiority complex is often described as an unrealistic lack of self-worth and a doubt on one's own being, either through abilities, personality or general status in the society.
Jamal's examples shows how he is socially conditioned to have a complex and believes that simply because he is of a different skin color, that he is not as smart as others.
