Systemic Injustice
Definitions
- (n.) A pervasive and entrenched pattern of unfair treatment or discrimination embedded within the structures, policies, or practices of institutions or societies.
The report highlighted systemic injustice in the criminal justice system, affecting minority communities disproportionately.
Forms
- systemic injustice
- systemic injustices
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Commentary
Systemic injustice is often distinguished from isolated incidents by its broad, persistent, and institutional nature, a crucial distinction for legal analysis and remedies.
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