Institutions can remedy bias through guard-rail policies without targeting individuals

Evidence

Allport’s argument that intergroup relations programs were not able to address social-structural issues such as institutional prejudice and discrimination has proven not to be correct. Some techniques focus on group-level rather than individual-level relations, acknowledge that individuals are defined and limited by their group identification, and demonstrate that groups are embedded in systematic power politics. In these programs, emphasis is placed on creating a more equitable environment in the institutions in which the programs are conducted. They also engage the participants in social change efforts that extend beyond these institutions. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2672 (#expands, via linked claim)

Moving toward racially equitable outcomes within the CJS requires that our society’s stereotypes don’t translate into decisions and behavior. While it is a laudable goal for every actor within the CJS to de-link these stereotypes from people, we have been seeking to identify strategies that will override these automatic, unconscious stereotypical associations to racial and ethnic differences. Individuals will be hard-pressed to accomplish this through sheer force of will. Rather, institutions will be required to develop systems and processes to create environments that promote equal treatment and guard against the impact of biases. — Joseph Avery, Jim Sidanius, Joel Cooper, Gregory Davis, Amanda N., Bias in the Law, 1354 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

I said, “We all have prejudices—me too—but as public defenders, we should try to at least know that and account for it in some way.” She asked her colleagues if they thought that Paul would have perceived this young man as being able to do six years “standing on his head” if he had been White, middle class, and from a suburb. Her comments were dismissed as being overly sensitive. In the room were only a few women and minorities. Maybe that was the problem. After the meeting, an African American supervisor told Andrea that she “had done it now.” He said, “It’s one thing if I speak about race. It’s viewed as self-interest. But if you do it, it is viewed as betrayal.” When Andrea went out to her car that night, both front tires had been slashed. — Joseph Avery, Jim Sidanius, Joel Cooper, Gregory Davis, Amanda N., Bias in the Law, 700 (#complicates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Individuals cannot override unconscious bias by willpower; institutions must intervene — Joseph Avery, Jim Sidanius, Joel Cooper, Gregory Davis, Amanda N., Bias in the Law: A Definitive Look at…, 1354; Anti-prejudice programs can successfully target institutional rather than only individual bias. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2672; Institutional bias operates through structure rather than direct external pressure — Hall, Stuart, Essential Essays, Volume 1, 859 (+3 more)

Broader Connections

• Anti-prejudice programs can successfully target institutional rather than only individual bias. #expands (0.95) — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 2672
• Individuals cannot override unconscious bias by willpower; institutions must intervene #corroborates (0.92) — Joseph Avery, Jim Sidanius, Joel Cooper, Gregory Davis, Amanda N., Bias in the Law, 1354
• Institutions penalize those who raise race bias rather than the biased conduct #complicates (0.78) — Joseph Avery, Jim Sidanius, Joel Cooper, Gregory Davis, Amanda N., Bias in the Law, 700