Bureaucracy as a Veil for Racism

Bureaucracy serves as a powerful tool for enacting systemic racism, often disguising intentions behind the veneer of neutral administration. The case of Woodrow Wilson highlights how language around rational management and efficiency can obscure racial conflicts and allow discrimination to flourish under the guise of efficiency. Historical accounts reveal how early black federal clerks faced limited opportunities due to these bureaucratic structures, illustrating that 'red tape' can indeed represent a form of violence against marginalized communities.