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“We all know how this works. Unfair policy is introduced incrementally so people accept it because it only affects a small group. Then the unfair policy quietly evolves into institutional policy. I'm not sure what the technical term is for that because I didn't finish college but I know it when I…” quote by Rich Paul
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“We all know how this works. Unfair policy is introduced incrementally so people accept it because it only affects a small group. Then the unfair policy quietly evolves into institutional policy. I'm not sure what the technical term is for that because I didn't finish college but I know it when I see it.”

Rich Paul

About This Quote

A gradual, small‑scale unfair rule becomes accepted and later expands into a broader institutional policy.

In simple terms: Small unfairness grows into larger injustice.

Key Takeaway

Watch for incremental unfairness.

Themes

power policy justice social dynamics

Mood

concerned critical

Type

advisory analytical

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • government
  • education
  • community
  • law

Key Concepts

incrementalism institutionalization normalization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small unfair rule have you seen grow?
  • How can early resistance prevent larger injustice?
A Different Perspective

People may resist change until it’s too entrenched.

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