Structural Discrimination
/ˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Systematic policies or practices embedded in social, economic, or legal institutions that result in unequal treatment or outcomes for protected groups.
Structural discrimination can persist even without overtly discriminatory intent.
Forms
- structural discrimination
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Commentary
Structural discrimination often differs from individual discrimination by manifesting through established rules or norms rather than explicit bias.
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