8. Learning Objectives:
01
02
Distinguishing Bias and Prejudice;
03
Provide an example of bias and
prejudice encountered in everyday
life and;
Share real-life instances where
biases and prejudices are evident.
9. Fair or Not Fair?
1. A young Black man is stopped and
questioned by the police while walking home
from work, simply because he "fits the
description" of a suspect in a recent crime.
Despite having done nothing wrong.
Not Fair. He is treated with suspicion and
subjected to harassment due to assumptions
based on his race.
10. Fair or Not Fair?
2. A woman is consistently passed over for
promotions in her male-dominated workplace,
despite being equally qualified and competent.
Not Fair. Promotion decisions should be based
on skills and performance, not on gender.
11. Fair or Not Fair?
3. A high school student who is openly gay
experiences verbal and physical harassment
from classmates on a daily basis.
Not Fair. Bullying and harassment based on
sexual orientation are unfair and unacceptable.
12. Fair or Not Fair?
4. A coach automatically assigns boys to play
sports like football and girls to play sports like
volleyball without considering individual
interests or abilities.
Not Fair. Assigning activities based on gender
stereotypes is unfair and limits opportunities
for individuals to pursue their interests.
13. Fair or Not Fair?
5. A manager gives a promotion to a less
qualified candidate because they are friends
outside of work.
Not Fair. Promotions should be based on
qualifications and performance, not personal
relationships.
14. Have you ever been treated
unfairly because of
something about you that
others assumed?
15. What is Bias?
• Bias is a tendency to prefer one thing over
another without considering all the facts.
• It can be positive (favoritism) or
negative (unfair treatment).
• Bias can be conscious (aware) or
unconscious (not aware).
16. What is Bias?
Example:
• Preferring to work with people who
share the same hobbies as you
during group projects.
it involves favoring individuals who have something in common
with you (shared hobbies) when working on a project, rather
than objectively considering everyone's skills and contributions.
17. What is Bias?
Example:
• Anthony hire candidates who
graduated from his alma mater for
the upcoming job openings.
involves favoring candidates based on a personal connection
(having attended the same school), rather than evaluating all
candidates objectively based on their qualifications and skills.
18. What is Prejudice?
• Prejudice is when you have a negative
opinion about someone or a group without
knowing them well.
• It's based on stereotypes or limited
information.
• Prejudice often leads to unfair treatment
and discrimination.
19. What is Prejudice?
Example:
• Assuming someone won't be good
at math because they are a girl.
because it's forming a negative opinion
about someone based on their gender,
without considering their individual abilities.
20. What is Prejudice?
Example:
• Anna is not smart because of the
way she dress and her accent.
because it involves forming a negative opinion
about someone based on superficial
characteristics, without considering their
intelligence or abilities.
21. BIAS PREJUDICE
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
It’s your Turn!
Directions: Give your own example of
bias and prejudice experienced in life.
22. Determine each statement
whether it is Bias or Prejudice.
1. A teacher often selects
students sitting in the front row
to answer questions because
they believe they are more
attentive.
23. Determine each statement
whether it is Bias or Prejudice.
2. A store employee closely
monitors customers of a
certain ethnicity, assuming
they are more likely to steal.
24. Determine each statement
whether it is Bias or Prejudice.
3. A landlord refuses to rent an
apartment to a family because
of their religious attire,
assuming they will cause
disturbances.
25. Determine each statement
whether it is Bias or Prejudice.
4. A manager frequently assigns
new projects to employees who
graduated from prestigious
universities, assuming they are
more capable.
26. Determine each statement
whether it is Bias or Prejudice.
5. A teacher consistently gives
harsher punishments to
students with disabilities,
assuming they are incapable
of following classroom rules.
28. Community Action Project
Challenge students to
identify an issue related to
prejudice or discrimination
in their community and
develop a project to address
it.
30. Assignment (Notebook)
Write a reflection describing
an instance in which you were
treated unfairly. How did you
overcome it? What lesson
does it teach you about life?