Racial Inequality
/ˈreɪʃəl ɪˌnɪkwəˈlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or condition wherein individuals or groups experience disparate treatment or outcomes based on race, often manifesting in access to rights, opportunities, and resources.
The court addressed racial inequality in the housing market during the civil rights litigation.
- (n.) The systemic and institutionalized disparities entrenched by laws, policies, and social practices that perpetuate disadvantage for certain racial groups.
Legal reforms aim to dismantle racial inequality embedded in educational institutions.
Forms
- racial inequality
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Commentary
In legal context, racial inequality often underpins claims of discrimination and constitutional violations; precision in usage helps clarify whether the focus is on individual acts or systemic issues.
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