Much interaction between police and minorities may involve "petit apartheid." This term means ______.

A) overt racism
B) legally sanctioned racism
C) Jim Crow laws
D) informal,low-visibility racism

Petit Apartheid

Refers to the smaller, everyday forms of segregation and discrimination that were part of the larger system of apartheid in South Africa.

Informal Racism

Unofficial, subtle forms of racism that occur in everyday interactions, often casually or unconsciously.

Overt Racism

A form of racism that is explicit, openly displayed, and recognizable through actions or statements.