Systemic Racism
/ˌsɪs.təˈmɪk ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A pervasive pattern of discrimination and unequal treatment embedded within social, legal, and institutional systems that results in adverse effects on racial minorities.
The court recognized systemic racism as a fundamental barrier to achieving equality under the law.
Forms
- systemic racism
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Commentary
Legal texts often invoke 'systemic racism' to describe patterns of racial bias not attributable to individual acts, emphasizing the need for systemic remedies rather than isolated legal interventions.
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