Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Advanced Dictionary      
Lookup History
systemic racism

systemic racism

 
pronunciation:
sIs te mihk reI sih zm
part of speech: noun
definition: persistent and pervasive discrimination, both subtle and direct, on the part of members of the racial group that holds the greatest wealth and power within a society against members of other racial groups, resulting in inequities in such areas as income, job opportunities, access to voting and healthcare, treatment under the law, and treatment by law enforcement officials.