Overview
Implicit bias is a crucial concept in understanding how our unconscious attitudes can shape our interactions and decisions. It operates below our awareness, influencing our perceptions of others based on stereotypes and societal norms. Recognizing implicit bias is essential for fostering fairness an...
Key Terms
Example: A teacher may unknowingly favor students of a certain race.
Example: A person openly stating they prefer one political party over another.
Example: Assuming all teenagers are irresponsible.
Example: Judging someone based on their appearance.
Example: Choosing a candidate for a job based on biased criteria.
Example: Thinking about how your background influences your views.
Related Topics
Social Justice
The pursuit of equality and fairness in society.
intermediateCognitive Biases
Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.
intermediateCultural Competence
The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.
advancedDiscrimination
Unjust treatment of different categories of people, often based on race, age, or gender.
intermediateKey Concepts
unconscious biasstereotypessocial perceptiondecision-making