Structural violence is a concept that refers to the ways in which social structures and institutions perpetuate harm and inequality, often through systemic unfairness and oppression. It focuses on the ways in which societal structures, such as racism, sexism, and economic inequality, create and perpetuate violence against marginalized groups. Structural violence can manifest in disparities in access to resources, opportunities, and rights, as well as in physical violence, discrimination, and other forms of harm. Scholars and activists working in this field seek to understand and address how these systems of injustice and inequality operate at a structural level and work towards creating more just and equitable societies.