What Are the Primary Ways of Determining Institutional Racism and What

question 11

Essay

What are the primary ways of determining institutional racism and what are the strengths and pitfalls of each in working toward institutional cultural competency?

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Definitions:

Designated Leader

An individual who has been officially chosen or appointed to guide or direct a group, team, or organization.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a person in need when other people are present.

Ambiguous

Something that is open to more than one interpretation, explanation, or meaning and is not explicitly defined or clear.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where a group's desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.