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Implicit Bias Training

This document discusses implicit bias and its impacts. Implicit bias refers to unconscious positive or negative reactions to people based on their characteristics. Most people are unaware of their own biases. Bias develops from a young age from seeking patterns and social conditioning. Implicit bias can negatively influence relationships through microaggressions and impact institutions by affecting outcomes in schools, workplaces, and legal proceedings. Reducing bias requires consciously seeing individuals, questioning biases, broadening perspectives, and exposure to other communities.

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Implicit Bias Training

This document discusses implicit bias and its impacts. Implicit bias refers to unconscious positive or negative reactions to people based on their characteristics. Most people are unaware of their own biases. Bias develops from a young age from seeking patterns and social conditioning. Implicit bias can negatively influence relationships through microaggressions and impact institutions by affecting outcomes in schools, workplaces, and legal proceedings. Reducing bias requires consciously seeing individuals, questioning biases, broadening perspectives, and exposure to other communities.

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Implicit Bias

PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS


Overview

 Defining Implicit Bias


 Discuss Blind Spot Bias
 Learn the Origins of Bias
 The Impact of Bias
 How to Reduce Bias
Implicit Bias

 Every human being is triggered—


either positively or negatively—when
exposed to different kinds of people.
Implicit bias refers to such
subconscious reactions to behaviors,
traits and characteristics. (VerywellMind)

 Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JVN2qWSJF4
Blind Spot
 For many people the majority of
bias is not recognized.
 All people suffer from the blind
spot bias.
 When asked in a study, 85
percent of people believed they
were less biased.
Lets do an Activity
Origins of Bias
There are multiple reasons why
people are susceptible to bias.
 We tend to seek out patterns.
 We like to take shortcuts.
 Experience and social conditioning
play a role.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=851_21Euh6c
Adolescent Bias
 As early as 3 to 6 months, babies begin to notice &
express preference towards race. (Bar-Haim, 2006)
 Infants living in a homogeneous neighborhood
show preference to their own racial group where
those in heterogeneous neighborhoods do not. (Bar-
Haim, 2006)

 Between the ages of 3 to 5 children begin to apply


stereotypes, categorize people by race, & express
racial bias. (Van-Ausdale, 2001)
Pair and Share

 What is your initial reaction to the video and


information regarding the development of bias in
children?
 What may influence the development of positive or
negative associations that children make re: race or
other identities?
 How might preferences that develop at a young
age affect people’s mindset as adults?
My Trusted 10
Large Group Debrief

 What insights did you gain from the trusted 10 activity?


 What is one thing that you noticed about yourself?
 What are the benefits and challenges of having a
diverse group of friends, mentors, and co-workers in
your life?
Impacts of Implicit Bias on Relationships

 Implicit biases can influence how you


behave towards the members of other
social groups.
 This can often lead to words or actions
that can negatively affect people.
 Microaggression - indirect, subtle, or
unintentional discrimination against
members of a marginalized group.
(Oxford Dictionary)

 Example of a microaggression: A male


black college student is asked if he
plays basketball.
Implicit Bias's Impact on an Institution
 Researchers have found that such bias can have
effects in a number of settings, including in school,
work, and legal proceedings.
 School: By the age of 9, girls have an unconscious
beliefs that females have a preference for
language over that of math.
 Work: One study showed, when black and white
job seekers sent out similar resumes to employers,
black applicants were half as likely to be called in
for interviews.
 Legal: black defendants less likely to be offered
plea bargains and more likely to receive longer
and harsher sentences than white defendants.
Closing Reflection
 What is one insight that you gained
from this training?
 How might implicit bias impact your
work with students as conduct
officers?
 What is one way that you could
reduce your implicit bias to create a
more fair and restorative hearing
process?
How to Reduce Bias

While implicit biases can have an impact


on your behavior, there are things that you
can do to reduce your own bias:
 Focus on seeing people as individuals.
 Check yourself – make conscious effort
to question and adjust your biases.
 Adjust your perspective.
 Attend events and expose yourself to
other communities.
Questions

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