Because the War on Drugs has been waged in poorer neighborhoods it has resulted in more arrests of people of color even though they are no more likely to see or use drugs than whites. This illustrates ____________ discrimination.

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This is an example of institutional discrimination because it describes a form of discrimination that is embedded in the policies, laws, or practices of social institutions, leading to unequal treatment or outcomes for a particular group, in this case, people of color, despite similar drug usage rates across racial groups.

Because the War on Drugs Has Been Waged in Poorer