Opportunity Hoarding

Opportunity hoarding occurs when a group restricts access to valuable resources, jobs, or benefits to maintain their advantage, effectively controlling who can access those opportunities. This often involves dominant groups limiting participation or competition from others, thereby preserving their social or economic status. It can happen through practices like family networks, exclusive institutions, or discriminatory policies, which make it difficult for marginalized groups to compete or advance. In essence, opportunity hoarding helps sustain inequality by preventing fair access to opportunities for all.