The phrase "historic inequities" refers to unfair treatment or disadvantage that has existed for a long time in society due to past events or systematic biases. Full definition
But the report found that Southern states must deal with historic inequities in education — student performance varies widely by race and income — that hold back many parts of the region. (ncforum.org)
The non-Indigenous populations of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States — the most affluent of those former colonies — have more to lose than anyone else if, through the recognition of Indigenous rights, historic inequities arising out of Europe's international law are redressed. (slaw.ca)
Due to historic inequities and differing theories of action, many leaders of color are innovating from within existing systems, or are leading earlier stage organizations. (edloc.org)