Difference between revisions of "Animus-based discrimination"
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− | Animus-Based (or Taste-Based) | + | Animus-Based (or Taste-Based) Discrimination occurs when agents' personal prejudices or “tastes” against associating with members of a particular group (in a particular way) affect their treatment of those individuals. |
In the labor market, noneconomic tastes for discrimination (animus, bigotry,…) may be introduced into the market by a firm’s owners, employees, or customers. | In the labor market, noneconomic tastes for discrimination (animus, bigotry,…) may be introduced into the market by a firm’s owners, employees, or customers. |
Revision as of 21:31, 17 June 2012
Animus-Based (or Taste-Based) Discrimination occurs when agents' personal prejudices or “tastes” against associating with members of a particular group (in a particular way) affect their treatment of those individuals.
In the labor market, noneconomic tastes for discrimination (animus, bigotry,…) may be introduced into the market by a firm’s owners, employees, or customers.
Compare to statistical discrimination, implicit associations, and institutional discrimination.