Definitions
The unconscious assumptions we make about others based on their identity is called...
Implicit Bias
Implicit bias can affect how we view others based on their race, gender, or even age. This kind of bias can be especially seen in these types of interactions.
First Impressions
This is a simple and effective way to counter implicit bias by taking a moment to pause, think, and reflect before making decisions.
Mindfulness
This U.S. civil rights leader gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Committing to supporting and embracing diverse social groups and identities...
In the workplace, implicit bias can lead to discrimination, which can affect this type of process, where an individual is evaluated for a job or promotion.
The Hiring Process
Actively learning about and interacting with people from different backgrounds is a way to reduce bias is called E____ ...
Exposure to Diversity
This 2020 movement, sparked by George Floyd's death, brought renewed attention to systemic racism and police brutality in the U.S.
Black Lives Matter Movement
A generalization about a person or group without regard for individual differences is called...
Stereotype
Implicit bias can lead to disparities in health outcomes, with studies showing that minority patients may receive lower quality care in this field.
Healthcare System
This type of training in workplaces and schools aims to raise awareness about unconscious bias and promote fairness and inclusion.
Bias Training
This 1973 event marked the first Pride Parade in the U.S. and was sparked by the Stonewall Riots, a key moment in LGBTQ+ history.
First LGBTQ+ Pride march in New York City
Someone who speaks out on behalf of or takes actions that are supportive of others is called...
An ally
Studies show that implicit bias can lead to disparities in this area, where minorities are more likely to be pulled over, searched, or arrested.
Policing or Law Enforcement
This strategy involves intentionally making decisions based on fairness and equal opportunity, even when biases may suggest otherwise.
Practicing Equity
This U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1954 declared that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
Brown vs. Board of Education
This term refers to the attitudes and beliefs we have about a person or group on a conscious level.
Explicit Bias
This phenomenon occurs when implicit bias affects legal judgments, such as when people of color are more likely to receive harsher sentences for similar crimes.
Bias in the Judicial System
We do __ % of our thinking in our subconscious mind, where we collect and store implicit bias.
98% Knowing how much of our thinking we do unconsciously, we can focus on brining things more to our conscious thought.
This figure was known for her work on gender equality, and was a champion of equal rights across various social categories. She worked to dismantle legal systems and precedents that perpetuated implicit biases, advocating for more inclusive, fair, and equal policies in law.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg