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Biases and
Prejudices Grade 9- Weeks 1-3 Let’s test your stock knowledge 1. Which of the following is an example of bias? A. All victims of typhoon Ulysses were given assistance and food because the government values its people. B. Handicapped persons are considered impotent. They are incapacitated to accomplish the things assigned to them, especially in physical activity. C. It is believed that Ana won the contest because of her close attachment to the judges. D. Only intelligent students are exempted from the requirements. We who have low grades need to study all the topics and accomplish the five projects in just one week. 2. People may become bias because______________________. A. they are influenced by the environment B. they tend to avoid being judged C. they have a similar thought D. they are tolerant and generous 3. One of the similarities between bias and prejudice is ____________: A. negative thought B. negative action C. negative treatment D. positive communication 4. Which of the following is an example of prejudice? A. Only his nearest neighbor shared a substantial volume of food. B. A person with a mental condition should be prohibited from schooling. They may not have the learning potential. C. I found out that the goods here are cheaper than the other stores, so I chose to buy here without hesitation. D. Of all the women living in that area, only the beautiful ones were given free access to the new salon. 5. When an author causes thoughts or emotions to cloud his/her objectivity with respect to everything that he/she suggests about his/her objectivity, his/her act is considered______________. A. bias B. prejudice C. discrimination D. stereotyping Objectives
a. Determine the different types of biases and prejudices;
b. Identify statements that show biases and prejudices; c. Differentiate biases and prejudices; d. Cite examples of biases and prejudices in the real-life; and e. Provide ways on how to minimize or avoid bias and prejudice Context Have you been judged before because of your appearance and behavior? Have you selectively listened to someone who is speaking in preference to your choice? Have you become so receptive or friendly to certain people only? Have you ever experienced not being selected and not being given a favor? Every day we communicate with people and make countless decisions. Our decisions tend to be influenced by our environment and stereotypes that already exist in the society into which we were born. This decision may be a product of our thinking and instinctive feelings that play a strong part in influencing our judgments away from being balanced or even-handed. Whether purposely or unintentionally, this can have very real and potentially detrimental consequences in society and our being because of our prejudiced thinking and biased actions. Bias and prejudice are closely related and often used interchangeably. Both have a negative impact on our dealings. Let us explore the differences between these concepts. Bias is a tendency to look at things in a certain way, in preference to another way. It means a tendency to favor or support or against a particular one person, group, thing, or point of view over another resulting in unfairness. Examine the scenarios A in the activity above. The second statement shows favoritism and unfairness resulting in a bias. Some of the most common types of bias are: 1. Anchoring Bias- This happens when people are too relied on current information or the initial information they find in decision-making. Example: From what I know, I chose you because I believed others are not as good as you. 2. Media Bias - This happens when the journalists and news producers in the mass media select what to report and cover. Example: As a witness to the incident, I can attest that the reported news is far from what I see because the events are reversed and untrue. 3. Confirmation This happens when one tends to search for, interpret, favor and remember information supporting one's belief and views. Example: When he found out that the report did not agree with his views, he immediately researched facts to prove that he was right. 4. Conformity This happens when one makes a wrong or uncomfortable decision to fit in to please the group of people. Example: Although I did not agree with my will, I went with them to be happy. I was ashamed of my own helpless decision. 5. Halo Effect This happens when one sees the wonderful thing about a person and let the perceptions on everything else about that person be distorted. Example: Among the applicants, only Leo's papers were completely reviewed because the manager was impressed with Prejudice refers to pre-judging before looking at the evidence. It is an unfavorable opinion or feeling beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason. Prejudice can have a strong influence on how people behave and interact with others, particularly with those who are different from another group. This can be observed in the second statement of scenario B from the activity above. The most common types of prejudice include: 1. Racism This is the idea that groups of people exhibit different personality characteristics and can be separated based on the dominance of one race over another. Example: All Chinese in the country are considered virus carriers due to the COVID-19 disease. 2. Sexism This is a prejudice based on sex or gender. Example: Women are considered weak and lack the strength and ability to do the work of men. 3. Classism This is a prejudice based on social class or grouping of individuals based on wealth, occupation, income, education, and social network. Example: The poor are uneducated and do not help our country; they should not be treated well by the government. 4. Ageism This is a prejudicial attitude towards older people, old age, and the aging process. Example: All adults should not be hired because they only become a burden, especially those who deserve to retire. 5. Religion This is the attitude towards a person or group differently because of the particular beliefs about religion. Example: He lost his job because of his religion, which was believed to conflict with his employer. Comparing Bias and Prejudice Directions: Identify whether the statement for each item shows bias or prejudice. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. _______ 1. A mentally disabled person should not be allowed to go to school. They do not possess the capacity to learn. _______ 2. A big amount of food was shared with his closest neighbor only. _______ 3. He's considered dumb because his grades in all subjects are poor. _______ 4. The newly opened hotel in our town accommodates only rich people. _______ 5. Being a new member of the group, his opinion was rejected during the meeting as the senior officers underrated this. _______ 6. The Filipinos were not lucky enough to be selected in the contest because they were considered incompetent to match other countries' strengths. _______ 7. On her birthday, she announces to his classmates that only close friends are invited. _______ 8. All Asians are considered inferior in the knowledge of the international language. Answers
1.Prejudice 2.Bias 3.Prejudice 4.Bias 5.Prejudice 6.Prejudice 7.Bias 8.Prejudice Identify whether the statement for each item shows bias or prejudice. 1. Your neighbor blames teenagers for the increasing number of crime incidents in your barangay despite the absence of proof. a. Prejudice b. Bias 2. Sam's aunt is fond of black dogs like her own. She is always more friendly and caring to them. a. Prejudice b. Bias 3. A successful businesswoman prefers women employees because she thinks they are more efficient. a. Prejudice b. Bias 4. Your brother only follows people on social media who share the same view points as his. a. Prejudice b. Bias 5. You avoid places where indigenous people live because you think they are dangerous. a. Prejudice b. Bias What do you think is the impact of bias and prejudice? How can we avoid committing bias and prejudice?
