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Systematic Racism

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Systematic racism involves policies, practices, and norms within societal institutions (like education or law enforcement) that perpetuate racial inequality.

AP course connection

Topic 9.1: 9.1 Attribution Theory and Person Perception

Unit 9

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