Gypsy children in the Czech Republic score lower than others on standardized tests.Based on these scores,they are placed in schools for the mentally handicapped.Because they are in these schools,they are not able to catch up with other Czech children and remain further behind.This is an example of:

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This is an example of institutionalized racism, in which the education system is biased against Gypsy children and perpetuates their lower status through placement in schools for the mentally handicapped, preventing them from catching up with their peers. Laissez-faire racism refers to a more subtle form of discrimination, while reverse discrimination and culture of poverty are not relevant to this situation.

Gypsy Children in the Czech Republic Score Lower Than Others