The finding that minority communities face more exposure to pollution than their socioeconomically identical Caucasian counterparts is an example of ____________.

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Environmental racism refers to the way in which minority group neighborhoods (populated primarily by people of color and low-income communities) are burdened with a disproportionate number of hazards, including toxic waste facilities, garbage dumps, and other sources of environmental pollution and foul odors that lower the quality of life. The finding mentioned in the question is a classic example of environmental racism, where the disparity in pollution exposure is based on racial or ethnic differences rather than socioeconomic status alone.

The Finding That Minority Communities Face More Exposure to Pollution