Injustice is systemic from "summary" of I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
Injustice is not simply a matter of a few bad apples or individual acts of discrimination. It is deeply embedded within the systems and structures of our society. It is present in our laws, policies, and institutions, shaping the way we live and interact with one another. Systemic injustice is like the air we breathe - it is all around us, yet often invisible to those who benefit from it. It is woven into the fabric of our society, perpetuating inequality and discrimination in countless ways. It creates barriers to opportunity and limits the potential of those who are marginalized and oppressed. This systemic injustice is not accidental or incidental. It is the result of deliberate choices and actions that uphold and reinforce systems of power and privilege. It is maintained through the perpetuatio...
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