A systemically oppressive structure refers to a societal or institutional framework that systematically and consistently perpetuates unequal treatment, discrimination, and disadvantages towards a particular group of people.
Related terms
Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on their race, gender, religion, or other characteristics.
Institutional Racism: The systemic patterns of racial discrimination embedded within social institutions such as government, education, and law enforcement.
Jim Crow Laws: State and local laws enacted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Southern states to enforce racial segregation and restrict the rights of African Americans.
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