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institutionalized racism

differential treatment of individuals on the basis of their racial group by religious organizations, governments, businesses, the media, educational institutions, and other large social entities. Examples include discrimination in hiring, promotion, and advancement at work; restrictive housing regulations that promote segregation; unfair portrayal of minority members in newspapers and magazines; and legal statutes that restrict the civil liberties of the members of specific racial categories. A parallel phenomenon exists for sexism. Also called institutional racism.

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residential care

residential care

long-term care for individuals with chronic illness (e.g., dementia, Parkinson’s disease) who are unable to function independently or for individuals undergoing rehabilitation that provides housing and meals as well as medical, nursing, and social services. See also domiciliary care.