Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Systematic racism involves policies, practices, and norms within societal institutions (like education or law enforcement) that perpetuate racial inequality.
Related terms
Institutional Discrimination: This refers to unfair treatment of individuals resulting from policies or procedures within organizations or institutions.
Preconceived opinion about a person or group not based on reason or actual experience; often related with negative attitudes towards different racial/ethnic groups.