Racial Inequality Law & Legal Definition

Racial inequality refers to the discrimination based on race in opportunity for socioeconomic advancement or access to goods and services. In American criminal justice system racial inequality have a strong effect on many realms of society such as the family life, and employment. In U.S., a large disparity between Whites and Blacks still exists. This racial disparity in the educational system, job sector, and neighborhoods have all contributed to the growing prison population in U.S.