This document discusses implicit bias and its impacts. Implicit bias refers to unconscious positive or negative reactions to people based on their characteristics. Most people are unaware of their own biases. Bias develops from a young age from seeking patterns and social conditioning. Implicit bias can negatively influence relationships through microaggressions and impact institutions by affecting outcomes in schools, workplaces, and legal proceedings. Reducing bias requires consciously seeing individuals, questioning biases, broadening perspectives, and exposure to other communities.
This document discusses implicit bias and its impacts. Implicit bias refers to unconscious positive or negative reactions to people based on their characteristics. Most people are unaware of their own biases. Bias develops from a young age from seeking patterns and social conditioning. Implicit bias can negatively influence relationships through microaggressions and impact institutions by affecting outcomes in schools, workplaces, and legal proceedings. Reducing bias requires consciously seeing individuals, questioning biases, broadening perspectives, and exposure to other communities.
This document discusses implicit bias and its impacts. Implicit bias refers to unconscious positive or negative reactions to people based on their characteristics. Most people are unaware of their own biases. Bias develops from a young age from seeking patterns and social conditioning. Implicit bias can negatively influence relationships through microaggressions and impact institutions by affecting outcomes in schools, workplaces, and legal proceedings. Reducing bias requires consciously seeing individuals, questioning biases, broadening perspectives, and exposure to other communities.
This document discusses implicit bias and its impacts. Implicit bias refers to unconscious positive or negative reactions to people based on their characteristics. Most people are unaware of their own biases. Bias develops from a young age from seeking patterns and social conditioning. Implicit bias can negatively influence relationships through microaggressions and impact institutions by affecting outcomes in schools, workplaces, and legal proceedings. Reducing bias requires consciously seeing individuals, questioning biases, broadening perspectives, and exposure to other communities.
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Implicit Bias
PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
Overview
Defining Implicit Bias
Discuss Blind Spot Bias Learn the Origins of Bias The Impact of Bias How to Reduce Bias Implicit Bias
Every human being is triggered—
either positively or negatively—when exposed to different kinds of people. Implicit bias refers to such subconscious reactions to behaviors, traits and characteristics. (VerywellMind)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JVN2qWSJF4 Blind Spot For many people the majority of bias is not recognized. All people suffer from the blind spot bias. When asked in a study, 85 percent of people believed they were less biased. Lets do an Activity Origins of Bias There are multiple reasons why people are susceptible to bias. We tend to seek out patterns. We like to take shortcuts. Experience and social conditioning play a role. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=851_21Euh6c Adolescent Bias As early as 3 to 6 months, babies begin to notice & express preference towards race. (Bar-Haim, 2006) Infants living in a homogeneous neighborhood show preference to their own racial group where those in heterogeneous neighborhoods do not. (Bar- Haim, 2006)
Between the ages of 3 to 5 children begin to apply
stereotypes, categorize people by race, & express racial bias. (Van-Ausdale, 2001) Pair and Share
What is your initial reaction to the video and
information regarding the development of bias in children? What may influence the development of positive or negative associations that children make re: race or other identities? How might preferences that develop at a young age affect people’s mindset as adults? My Trusted 10 Large Group Debrief
What insights did you gain from the trusted 10 activity?
What is one thing that you noticed about yourself? What are the benefits and challenges of having a diverse group of friends, mentors, and co-workers in your life? Impacts of Implicit Bias on Relationships
Implicit biases can influence how you
behave towards the members of other social groups. This can often lead to words or actions that can negatively affect people. Microaggression - indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group. (Oxford Dictionary)
Example of a microaggression: A male
black college student is asked if he plays basketball. Implicit Bias's Impact on an Institution Researchers have found that such bias can have effects in a number of settings, including in school, work, and legal proceedings. School: By the age of 9, girls have an unconscious beliefs that females have a preference for language over that of math. Work: One study showed, when black and white job seekers sent out similar resumes to employers, black applicants were half as likely to be called in for interviews. Legal: black defendants less likely to be offered plea bargains and more likely to receive longer and harsher sentences than white defendants. Closing Reflection What is one insight that you gained from this training? How might implicit bias impact your work with students as conduct officers? What is one way that you could reduce your implicit bias to create a more fair and restorative hearing process? How to Reduce Bias
While implicit biases can have an impact
on your behavior, there are things that you can do to reduce your own bias: Focus on seeing people as individuals. Check yourself – make conscious effort to question and adjust your biases. Adjust your perspective. Attend events and expose yourself to other communities. Questions
