Although northern states did not pass "Jim Crow Laws" or prohibit interracial activity by law, segregation was achieved simply because of tradition and because "it made sense." In view of this, how would a sociologist classify this form of discrimination?

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Institutional discrimination refers to discriminatory policies and practices within institutions that have become so ingrained in the norms and culture that they appear natural and non-discriminatory. In northern states, although there were no laws enforcing segregation, it was still maintained due to societal traditions and norms. Therefore, it can be classified as institutional discrimination.

Although Northern States Did Not Pass "Jim Crow Laws" or Prohibit