In a given situation,the institutional policies of the dominant groups and the behaviour of the individuals who control the policies are neutral in intent.However,they end up having a harmful effect on minority groups.What is this situation an example of?
A) structural discrimination
B) individual discrimination
C) systemic discrimination
D) marginalization

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Structural discrimination occurs when policies or practices that are intended to be neutral end up having a disproportionate negative impact on a marginalized group. In this situation, the institutional policies and the behavior of the individuals who control them may be neutral in intent, but they still harm minority groups. This is an example of structural discrimination.

In a Given Situation,the Institutional Policies of the Dominant Groups