What is meant by the concept "institutional discrimination"? Provide an example of institutional discrimination

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: It is discrimination that is part of the norms and institutions in society. For examples see box 4.1

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A) Analysis techniques B) Subjects C) Data D) Setting

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Home visits should be made as conveniently as possible for the worker, usually during nine-to-five office hours

a. True b. False

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_____________________ occurs as a result of the public statements

or actions of government officials, the president, Congress, state legislators, agency officials, and the courts. A. Legitimizing public policy B. Identifying policy problems C. Formulating policy proposals D. Implementing public policy

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In work with organizations, some basic skills that are especially important the genuine smile, the firm handshake, professional dress, appropriate eye contact, embodied mirroring, and reflective statements. These skills are part of which step in the organizational planned changed process?

A. engagement B. self-reflection C. assessment D. planning

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