Term ID: T2676

Institutional Bias

/institutional-bias/
Systematic unfairness embedded in organizational policies, procedures, or cultures that disadvantage certain groups, often operating below conscious awareness.
Example: School disciplinary policies that disproportionately affect minority students, or hiring practices that systematically exclude qualified candidates from certain backgrounds.

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Reference: Jones (1997)