Racial Inequalities

Definition

Racial inequalities refer to the disparities and unequal treatment experienced by individuals or groups based on their race. These inequities can manifest in various aspects of life, including education, employment, housing, and access to resources.

Related terms

Jim Crow Laws: These were state and local laws enacted in the Southern states after Reconstruction that enforced racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.

Sharecropping: It was an agricultural labor system prevalent in the South after Reconstruction where freed slaves and poor farmers worked on land owned by others in exchange for a share of crops produced.

Poll Taxes: These were fees imposed on voters, often targeting African Americans, as a prerequisite for voting. The purpose was to disenfranchise minority groups and maintain white political power.