Institutional Inequality
/ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəl ɪˈnɪkwəlɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) Systemic disparities in treatment, access, or outcomes embedded within political, legal, or social institutions that advantage or disadvantage certain groups.
Institutional inequality often manifests in unequal access to education and legal resources among marginalized communities.
Forms
- institutional inequality
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Commentary
Institutional inequality highlights implicit biases and structural barriers within institutions rather than individual acts of discrimination.
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