Systemic Barriers

Definition

Systemic barriers refer to obstacles or policies that prevent certain groups of citizens from exercising their right to vote, often due to discriminatory practices or unequal access to voting resources.

Related terms

Voter Suppression: Deliberate actions taken to make it harder for specific groups of people to vote, such as implementing strict ID laws or reducing polling locations.

Gerrymandering: The manipulation of electoral district boundaries in a way that favors one political party over another.

Disenfranchisement: The denial or restriction of voting rights, either temporarily (e.g., felons) or permanently (e.g., non-citizens).