The document describes two situations where biases are shown based on age. In the first, a security guard monitors a group of teenagers more closely due to biases about their age and appearance. In the second, a nurse downplays the symptoms of a young patient due to assumptions about their age but provides more attentive care to an older patient. Both scenarios illustrate how age-related biases can lead to unequal treatment and impact the quality of care received.

2. Silent Reading
At the bustling shopping mall, there is an evident bias
when a security guard closely monitors a group of
teenagers, mostly composed of individuals from diverse
backgrounds. The guard's suspicion seems to stem from
stereotypes associated with young people, assuming they
might engage in disruptive behavior solely based on their
age and appearance. Meanwhile, an older couple walks
by without drawing any attention, showcasing an implicit
bias favoring certain age groups over others. This
situation at the mall illustrates how biases can manifest in
security measures, leading to unwarranted scrutiny and
potential discrimination against individuals simply
because of their age or perceived affiliations.

3. In the hospital waiting room, a young patient named Alex faces
bias from a nurse who assumes that younger individuals may
exaggerate their symptoms. Despite Alex's detailed explanation
of the medical issue at hand, the nurse inadvertently downplays
the severity of the situation, attributing the symptoms to a
minor ailment without conducting a thorough examination.
Meanwhile, an older patient in the same waiting room receives
more immediate attention and comprehensive care. This
scenario underscores how age-related biases can impact
healthcare, resulting in unequal treatment based on
assumptions rather than an accurate assessment of individual
health concerns. Such biases can lead to disparities in medical
care and compromise the overall quality of patient experiences
in healthcare settings.
Read Aloud

4. • 1. How were bias and prejudice shown in the
paragraph read?
• 2. What are some words that help you identify
the biases and prejudices in the article read?

5. 1. How can you identify biases and prejudices
effectively? Discuss the importance of looking
for loaded words, watching out for stereotypes,
noticing vague language or generalizations,
being on the lookout for one-sided arguments,
and determining whether the information
presents facts or opinions.

6. B I A S
1."Every student is given an
equal chance to succeed in the
classroom."
6. "The survey collected data from
a diverse sample of participants to
ensure representation."
11."All doctors are wealthy."
16. "The referee enforced the
rules consistently for both teams
during the game."
2. "Women are not as strong as
men."
7. "Older people are not good with
technology."
12. "People with disabilities
need constant help."
17. "Performance reviews are
conducted objectively, focusing
on job-related criteria."
3. "Only extroverts can be good
leaders."
8. "All teenagers are rebellious."
13. "The news reporter
presented facts about the event
without expressing personal
opinions."
18. "Girls aren't interested in
science."
4. "Introverts are antisocial."
9. "People who wear glasses are
nerds."
14. "The math teacher graded
the exams based on correct
answers and mathematical
principles."
19. "People who speak with an
accent are not smart."
5. "The criminal justice system
aims to treat all individuals
equally, regardless of their
background."
10. "Thin people are healthier than
overweight people."
15. "All politicians are corrupt."
20. "People with tattoos are
troublemaker."

7. B I A S
1 6 11 16
2 7 12 17
3 8 13 18
4 9 14 19
5 10 15 20

8. 1
1."Every student is
given an equal
chance to succeed in
the classroom."

9. 2
2. "Women are not
as strong as men."

10. 3
3. "Only extroverts
can be good leaders."

11. 4
4. "Introverts are
antisocial."

12. 5
5. "The criminal justice
system aims to treat all
individuals equally,
regardless of their
background."

13. 6
6. "The survey collected
data from a diverse
sample of participants to
ensure representation."

14. 7
7. "Older people are
not good with
technology."

15. 8
8. "All teenagers
are rebellious."

16. 9
9. "People who wear
glasses are nerds."

17. 10
10. "Thin people are
healthier than
overweight people."

18. 11
11."All doctors are
wealthy."

19. 12
12. "People with
disabilities need
constant help."

20. 13
13. "The news reporter
presented facts about the
event without expressing
personal opinions."

21. 14
14. "The math teacher
graded the exams based on
correct answers and
mathematical principles."

22. 15
15. "All politicians are
corrupt."

23. 16
16. "The referee enforced
the rules consistently for
both teams during the
game."

24. 17
17. "Performance reviews
are conducted objectively,
focusing on job-related
criteria."

25. 18
18. "Girls aren't
interested in science."

26. 19
19. "People who speak
with an accent are not
smart."

27. 20
20. "People with tattoos
are troublemaker."