What is a bias
What's another name for implicit bias
Unconscious bias
When was the last time you noticed prejudice in yourself?
Self-reflection answer
What is a characteristic of implicit bias
Everyone has them: they are often unconscious; they can contradict conscious beliefs; they are triggered automatically
A doctor may subconsciously assume that women's symptoms are more emotional or anxious which can lead to different or delayed treatment recommendations for serious conditions like heart disease.
acknowledging that everyone has biases and the first step to become self-aware is through reflection and training.
What is implicit bias
positive or negative attitudes/stereotypes held at a subconscious level that affect our understanding, actions, or decisions,toward a person,thing,or group
Have you ever let something slide that could have been or was discriminatory?
Yes or No If you are open to sharing please do.
What is a real-world consequence is childhood development
Children can begin to show implicit biases before they even start kindergarten by observing the social interactions and nonverbal behaviors of others.
What is an example of an implicit bias stereotype in a workplace.
A hiring manager might unconsciously prefer candidates with names that sound like their own
What is broaden focus?
Exposing yourself to different experiences and cultures. Try to see each person as an individual rather than a stereotype.
What is implicit associations
subconscious that cause us to have feelings/attitudes about other people
What professional steps can you take to ensure survivors aren't being treat unfairly.
Open floor: Anyone can answer
What are they based on
Mental Shortcuts; societal influences; in-group preference
What is an example of an implicit bias stereotype in a education.
A teacher may have implicit biases that lead to them favoring certain students over others, such as calling on boys more often in science or math classes.
What is taking action
Aligning your values with your actions by continuously educating yourself and promoting diversity and inclusion wherever
What is a strategy to reduce biases
Awareness of you own biases, conscious efforts to reduce impact on behavior, exposure to counter-stereotypical stimuli, positive experiences with other groups, call it when you see it
True or False: Biases come from math books.
False
What is a beauty bias
When we favor conventionally attractive people
What's an example of an implicit bias stereotype in daily life
Assuming an older person is less tech-savvy or that a women should smile more often
True or False: All implicit biases are negative
False; Implicit biases can be favorable or unfavorable.
Provide an example of an implicit bias you may have had.
This is a judgement free zone. We all have implicit biases.
Open Floor to answer
What is an affinity bias
Where you favor people similar to you
What do you think would be an implicit bias stereotype about trafficking survivors.
How do you self-care?
Open floor and can all share