Disparity definition

Disparity means an inequality, difference, or gap
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Disparity means the condition of being unequal and refers to the difference in outcomes and conditions that exist among specific groups as compared to other groups due to unequal treatment or services. A health disparity is a particular type of health difference closely linked with social or economic disadvantage. Health disparities adversely affect people who have experienced greater social or economic obstacles to health based on their racial or ethnic group, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, mental health, disability or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion.
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Disparity means that the probability of receiving a particular outcome (for example, being detained in a short-term facility vs. not being detained) differs for differ- ent groups. Disparity may in turn lead to over representation.
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Examples of Disparity in a sentence

  • This limitation is designed to encourage vendor rotation as recommended by the 2009 Texas Disparity Study.

  • As a result of these findings, the Disparity Study made recommendations concerning the implementation and operation of the statewide certified minority- and women-owned business enterprises program.

  • The Disparity Study found evidence of statistically significant disparities between the level of participation of minority- and women-owned business enterprises in State procurement contracting versus the number of minority- and women-owned business enterprises that were ready, willing and able to participate in State procurements.

  • As a result of these findings, the Disparity Study made recommendations concerning the implementation and operation of the statewide certified minority and women-owned business enterprises program.

  • The recommendations from the Disparity Study culminated in the enactment and the implementation of New York State Executive Law Article 15-A, which requires, among other things, that OGS establish goals for maximum feasible participation of New York State certified minority- and women-owned business enterprises (“MWBE”) and the employment of minority groups members and women in the performance of New York State contracts.

  • The recommendations from the Disparity Study culminated in the enactment and the implementation of New York State Executive Law Article 15-A, which requires, among other things, that OGS establish goals for maximum feasible participation of New York State certified minority- and women–owned business enterprises (“MWBEs”) and the employment of minority groups members and women in the performance of New York State contracts.

  • Gov’t Code, Ch. 2161) to contract with the State of Texas in accordance with the goals specified in the State of Texas Disparity Study.

  • These instructions supersede the BSNL/EW 8 clauses in case of any Disparity.

  • As a result of these findings, the Disparity Study made recommendations concerning the implementation and operation of the Statewide certified minority- and women-owned business enterprises program.

  • Gov’t Code, Chapter 2161) to contract with the State of Texas in accordance with the goals specified in the State of Texas Disparity Study.


More Definitions of Disparity

Disparity lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference.
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Disparity means that the probability of receiving a particular outcome differs for different groups. Disparity may in turn lead to overrepresentation.
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Disparity means an inequality, difference, or gap between an actual outcome and a reference point or benchmark.
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