Institutional Gender Discrimination

Institutional gender discrimination occurs when laws, policies, or organizational practices systematically advantage one gender over another. This can be evident in workplaces through unequal pay, limited advancement opportunities, or biased recruitment practices, as well as in legal or social systems that reinforce gender stereotypes or restrict rights. Unlike individual bias, it is embedded in the structure of institutions, often unconsciously, leading to persistent barriers that hinder gender equality. Recognizing and addressing institutional discrimination is essential to creating fairer, more inclusive environments for all genders.