Government Policies
A city council passes a law that improves public transportation access in all neighborhoods, including underserved minority communities.
Racial Injustice?
What is NO - This is an example of a government policy that provides equal service, regardless of race or ethnicity.
An employer hires a racially diverse staff but, there is a majority of white leaders in the group.
Racial Injustice?
What is NO - Although there may be a majority of white people with leadership positions, this does not show a racial injustice, it could simply be that the majority of qualified people were white.
A teacher constantly mispronounces a student’s name from a different cultural background, even after being corrected several times.
Racial Injustice?
What is YES - This shows a lack of respect for the student's name, even after being reminded, they continued to mispronounce.
A local government rezones a historically Black neighborhood for commercial development without consulting residents, forcing many to relocate.
Racial Injustice?
A teacher assumes an Asian student will do well in math and science, and encourages her to focus only on STEM classes.
Racial Injustice?
A manager compliments a Black colleague by saying, “You’re so articulate,” shocked by how well he speaks compared to everyone else.
Racial Injustice?
What is NO - This is simply a compliment. However, if the manager had not said compared to everyone else, and simply was shocked because of the colleague's race, then it would be a racial injustice.
A federal tax policy offers deductions to homeowners but not renters. Many white and black people are homeowners, while many Latinos and Asians rent.
Racial Injustice?
What is YES - This policy may seem innocent on the surface, but it indirectly favors white and black Americans due to the majority of white & black Americans being homeowners.
At a company, all employees are required to follow a strict dress code that prohibits natural hairstyles like afros, braids, or locs.
Racial Injustice?
What is YES - This is an example of cultural bias, and forbidding someone from joining a company due to their culture is a clear racial injustice.
A manager enforces a policy requiring employees to speak only English during work hours to maintain clear communication in a diverse office.
Racial Injustice?
What is NO - This manager makes it so this policy applies for all employees, no matter what race/ethnic group, so it would not be a racial injustice.