Systemic Bias
/ˈsɪstɛmɪk ˈbaɪəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of bias embedded in the structures, policies, or practices of a legal system or organization that results in unequal treatment or outcomes for certain groups.
The court recognized systemic bias in the jury selection process, leading to appeals for reform.
Forms
- systemic bias
- systemic biases
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Commentary
Systemic bias is often distinguished from individual bias as it pertains to built-in disparities within legal frameworks and organizational operations rather than personal prejudice.
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