Implicit Bias
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt ˈbaɪəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A subconscious prejudice or attitude toward a person or group that affects understanding, actions, and decisions in legal contexts.
Courts increasingly recognize the impact of implicit bias in jury selection and sentencing.
Forms
- implicit bias
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Commentary
Implicit bias is critical in addressing nondiscriminatory legal standards that may have biased application; legal language should carefully distinguish between implicit bias and intentional discrimination.
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