Institutional Bias
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl ˈbaɪəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A systemic preference within institutions that results in unequal treatment or outcomes affecting certain groups, often recognized in legal contexts as a form of discrimination.
The court examined evidence of institutional bias in the hiring practices of the agency.
Forms
- institutional bias
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Commentary
Institutional bias often underpins claims of systemic discrimination and may require statistical or historical analysis to establish in legal proceedings.
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