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What Is Institutional Racial Discrimination? Provide an Example of Intentional

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What is institutional racial discrimination? Provide an example of intentional institutional racial discrimination and an example of unintentional institutional racial discrimination.


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Legacy Factor

The influence of historical achievements or status on present circumstances, often affecting an entity's reputation, opportunities, or resources.

Affirmative Action

A policy that gives preference to women or minority group members if equally qualified people are available for a position, thus compensating for past discrimination.

Professionalization

Takes place when members of an occupation insist that people earn certain credentials to enter the occupation. Professionalization ensures standards and keeps professional earnings high.

Credentials

Documents or qualifications proving a person's background, status, or abilities.

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