Bias Examples
Despite having the same qualifications, Jamal’s résumé gets fewer interview calls than his classmates with more "common" sounding names.
Racial Bias
A company decides not to hire Maria because they assume she won’t be able to keep up with new technology since she’s in her 50s.
Age Bias
Judging or treating someone unfairly based on their skin color or ethnic background.
Racial Bias
Discrimination or stereotyping of people based on how old they are, often assuming abilities or limitations.
Age Bias
Scout gets in trouble on her first day of school. What are two things she does "wrong"?
1) She can already read
2) She tries to explain the Cunningham's situation to Miss Caroline (talking back)
3) She fights Walter
During a meeting, people frequently interrupt or talk over Emma, while they let male colleagues speak without interruption.
Gender Bias
Chris is overlooked for a promotion after coming out at work, even though their performance reviews have been outstanding.
LGBTQIA+ Bias
Unequal treatment or assumptions about people based on whether they are male, female, or non-binary.
Gender Bias
Prejudice or unfair treatment toward someone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
LGBTQIA+ Bias
What is Tom Robinson accused of? Who is his accuser?
Raping Mayella Ewell
Bob Ewell (Mayella's father)
When planning a field trip, the teacher forgets to consider wheelchair accessibility for one of the students.
Ability Bias
The manager gives the customer service award to an employee mainly because they are considered attractive, even though others have better performance.
Beauty Bias
Making assumptions or excluding people based on physical, mental, or developmental disabilities.
Ability Bias
Treating someone more favorably or unfavorably because of how physically attractive or unattractive they are perceived to be.
Beauty Bias
Name three things the kids found in the knot hole
Two pieces of chewing gum
A ball of gray twine
Two Indian-head pennies
Two carved soap figures (that resemble Jem and Scout)
A pack of gum
A spelling bee medal
A pocket watch on a chain
A teacher assumes a student won't perform well because they know the student comes from a low-income family.
Social Class Bias
In a meeting, Jordan disagrees with the group decision but stays silent and goes along with everyone else’s opinion.
Conformity Bias
Prejudice against people because of their perceived economic or social status.
Social Class Bias
Favoring people who share similar interests, backgrounds, or characteristics as yourself.
Affinity Bias
What nickname of Atticus’s do Jem and Scout learn after he shoots Tim Johnson?
One Shot Finch
A hiring manager selects a candidate because they went to the same college, even though another applicant is more qualified.
Affinity Bias
A coworker is very friendly and charismatic, so people assume they are also very competent at their job, even if there isn’t clear evidence yet.
Halo/Horns Effect
The tendency to search for or interpret information in a way that supports your pre-existing beliefs or opinions.
Confirmation Bias
Changing your opinions or actions to align with the majority, even if you privately disagree.
Conformity Bias
Who is the narrator of TKAM and when in their life are they TELLING the story?
Scout (as an adult)