The practice of deliberately locating hazardous waste sites near minority communities is called
A) gatekeeping.
B) institutional discrimination.
C) environmental racism.
D) symbolic racism.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Environmental racism refers to the practice of intentionally placing hazardous waste sites and other environmental hazards in predominantly minority communities, where the residents may not have the political power or resources to fight against them. This is a form of discrimination that puts marginalized communities at greater risk of exposure to toxic and harmful substances. Gatekeeping refers to the selective control of access to resources, while institutional discrimination is broader and refers to the ways that policies and practices within organizations, institutions, and society as a whole can disadvantage certain groups. Symbolic racism refers to the ways that racism may be expressed more subtly and implicitly through cultural attitudes and values.

The Practice of Deliberately Locating Hazardous Waste Sites near Minority