Institutional Discrimination
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Systemic policies or practices within institutions that result in unequal treatment or outcomes for certain groups, often based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics.
The court found that the company's hiring policies amounted to institutional discrimination against minority applicants.
Forms
- institutional discrimination
- institutional discriminations
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Commentary
Institutional discrimination often involves indirect or covert procedures; legal analyses frequently focus on policies that produce disparate impact rather than overt intent.
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