Barrier to Participation
/ˈbæriər tə pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An obstacle, whether legal, social, economic, or procedural, that impedes an individual's or group's ability to engage in a legal process, policy program, or civic activity.
The law was criticized for creating unnecessary barriers to participation in the electoral process.
Forms
- barriers to participation
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Commentary
Often examined in contexts of civil rights, voting law, and administrative procedures to ensure fair inclusion; drafting clear, nondiscriminatory provisions minimizes unintended barriers.
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