institutional racism

[in-sti-too-shuh-nl rey-siz-uhm, -tyoo-]

noun

1. racism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of institutional racism¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Long wanting to come to terms with the institutional racism she witnessed during her childhood, she has done something that previously had never held much interest: write and direct a movie.

From Los Angeles Times

She found that "Rolfe was racist and that he worked in and was the beneficiary of an organisation with hallmarks of institutional racism".

From BBC

It found evidence of institutional racism in Scottish cricket and highlighted 448 examples.

From BBC

"They've brought in anti-racism experts and those experts have concluded, yes, there's institutional racism and that should lead to a sea change in behaviour of cricket in Scotland," he said.

From BBC

The trust's review of Amarjit's care said "the concerns about institutional racism have been taken seriously" and escalated to senior management.

From BBC