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Abstract
A theory for the dynamics of institutional bias is presented. It is shown that the degree of bias against minorities displayed by the institution can be quite different from the bias of the individuals that comprise the institution. The institutional bias is a sensitive function of the number of steps of approval required for membership in the institution. The time evolution of bias is considered and its profile at steady state is studied. Under certain circumstances bistable behavior is possible.