Many Baltonian men were effectively barred from serving in the police department of Rhodia because they failed to meet the minimum height requirement. The height requirement in no way helped perform the job effectively and favored White men in securing positions in the department. This is an example of ________.

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This is an example of institutional discrimination because the height requirement was a policy implemented by the police department, which led to exclusion of Baltonian men from employment, without a valid job-related reason. It perpetuated a pattern of exclusion and discrimination against a particular group, and was systemic in nature.

Many Baltonian Men Were Effectively Barred from Serving in the Police