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The Problem Of Institutional Racism

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The problem that is being addressed is Institutional Racism. According to our textbook, Understanding Generalist Practice it mentions that What that is saying is that institutional racism describes any kind of system of inequality based on race. It can occur in institutions such as public government bodies, private business corporations (such as media outlets), and universities (public and private).

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