nondiscrimination
/ˌnɒndɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definition
A formal policy or principle ensuring that individuals are treated fairly and without prejudice based on characteristics like race, gender, or background.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not', combined with 'discrimination', which traces back to the Latin 'discriminare' meaning 'to distinguish or separate'. It emerged in modern legal and institutional language to denote the active prevention of unfair bias.
In the news
The term appears in the footer of the IEEE website, signaling the organization's institutional commitment to equitable treatment for all members and applicants. This is relevant to the broader discussion in the article about the risks of algorithmic bias in AI-driven hiring processes.
The AI Arms Race in Technical Interviews Is Escalating
Read the full article ↗IEEE Spectrum