Racial Harassment
/ˈreɪʃəl ˈhærəsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) Unwelcome conduct based on race that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment, often prohibited under anti-discrimination laws.
The employee filed a complaint alleging racial harassment at the workplace.
Forms
- racial harassment
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Commentary
Racial harassment is a substantiated form of discrimination focusing specifically on race-based hostile behavior; legal standards often require that the conduct be severe or pervasive to constitute actionable harassment.
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