Unconscious Bias: Do Race and Gender Really Matter?
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This document discusses unconscious bias and its effects. It begins by defining bias and explaining that bias can be explicit and deliberate or implicit and unconscious. It notes that implicit bias can influence behaviors and decisions without awareness. The document then discusses common biases around gender and race, how stereotypes form unconscious associations, and challenges perceiving individuals accurately. It stresses that unconscious bias is unintentional but still important to address. It suggests ways to overcome bias like self-reflection, acknowledging blindspots, and calling out biased behaviors in others to promote more inclusive environments.
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Unconscious Bias: Do Race and Gender Really Matter?
- 1. UNCONSCIOUS BIAS Do race and gender really matter?
- 3. 3 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Bias Disclaimer The information, media, and images represented herein are for educational purposes and are not representative and do not reflect the views of CCGMAG, the USDA Forest Service, or any of the sponsors of this conference, and are used for the purpose of providing a thought-provoking learning environment. I apologize in advance if any of the following information, images, language or body language is offensive or hurtful. It is not intended as such.
- 4. 4 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?
- 5. What is bias? Prejudice in favor or against…in an unfair manner Modifying your behavior or how you treat people based on a perception or assumption – Fear – Misunderstanding – Hate – Stereotype 5 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Dovidio 2011; Harvard.implicit.edu; Syracuse.edu GIF credit: Mitlintexas.tumblr.com
- 6. What does bias look like? For the same CV, male names are more highly rated than female names (Steinpreis et al. 1999. Sex Roles 41:509) The more objective you think you are, the more likely you are to practice implicit bias (Ulhmann & Cohen 2007. Org behav human decision proc 104:207-233) 6 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? GIF credit: dailybruin.com
- 7. Stereotypes An exaggerated belief, image or distorted truth about a person or group — a generalization that allows for little or no individual differences or social variation. Stereotypes are based on images in mass media, or reputations passed on by parents, peers and other members of society. Stereotypes can be positive or negative. 7 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? (Project Implicit, tolerance.org)
- 8. Stereotypes 8 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?
- 9. 9 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Photo credits: typewriter.org, weebly.com, tumblr.com
- 10. What is bias? Explicit Bias • Deliberate • Conscious • Easy to self-recognize • Social and personal values • Systemic prejudice and/or discrimination Implicit Bias • Typically unconscious • Involuntarily formed • Habit • Cryptic response • “Micro-aggressions” 10 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?
- 11. What is bias? Explicit Bias Implicit Bias 11 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? GIF credit: buzzsouthafrica.com
- 12. What is unconscious bias? Unconscious or Implicit Bias (aka, implicit social cognition or social categorization) – The attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. – Intrinsic or ingrained biases to routinely & automatically sort people into groups – Overrides rational decision-making under times of stress, anxiety, or frustrated (The Ohio State University) 12 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?
- 13. 13 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? 2005
- 14. 14 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Photo credits: wikimedia commons “Fight” “Flight” OR
- 15. What are your values? Achievement Friendships Physical challenge Advancement and promotion Growth Pleasure Adventure Having a family Power and authority Affection (love and caring) Helping other people Privacy Arts Helping society Public service Challenging problems Honesty Purity Change and variety Independence Quality of what I take part in Close relationships Influencing others Quality relationships Community Inner harmony Recognition (respect from others,status) Competence Integrity Religion Competition Intellectual status Reputation Cooperation Involvement Responsibility and accountability Country Job tranquility Security Creativity Knowledge Self-Respect Decisiveness Leadership Serenity Democracy Location Sophistication Ecological awareness Loyalty Stability Economic security Market position Status Effectiveness Meaningful work Supervising others Efficiency Merit Time freedom Ethical practice Money Truth Excellence Nature Wealth Excitement being around people who are open and honest Wisdom Fame Order (tranquility, stability, conformity) Work under pressure Fast living Personal development Work with others Financial gain Freedom Working alone 15 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? from C. Roberts, Fifth Dicsipline Fieldbook
- 16. How do values color your lens? 16 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Photo credit: wikimedia commons
- 17. 17 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Developed from: Covey, S.; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- 18. Check-in • What do you think are some of your biases? • Write down a few… 18 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?
- 19. Let’s test your lens Match the face to the resume highlights 19 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Resume X 1. Degree(s) in… 2. Current or desired position 3. Interest, hobby, or other activity 10.
- 20. 20 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Write down the letter you think matches the picture 1. 2. 3. 4. . . . . 20 seconds per slide GO!
- 21. 21 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Resume B 1. PhD candidate, Sociology 2. Professor at a research university 3. Being awesome and cooking Resume A 1. PhD, Criminal Justice and Criminology 2. Urban Fellow Research Associate in evidence- based criminal justice system & policy 3. Attended dozens of homicide scenes and autopsies 1. 2. 3. Resume C 1. PhD, Education 2. Research Director of instructional systems and workforce development 3. Equal and gay rights advocate, gardening, and getting an Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- 22. 22 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? 4. 5. Resume D 1. BS Environmental Sciences, MS Botany 2. Natural History Collections Manager 3. Minority race throughout K-12 education; enjoys cooking and photography Resume F 1. BA Journalism, MS and PhD in Criminology, top honors 2. Assistant Professor 3. Interested in theoretical research Resume E 1. HS Vocational Technologies, Beta Honor 2. Entrepreneur 3. Interested in astrophysics and ethology 6.
- 23. 23 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? 7. 8. Resume J 1. PhD, Educational Psychology & Research 2. Institute Director of Behavioral Sciences 3. Global food scene, music, and kids Resume G 1. BS, Microbiology 2. Quality Control Scientist and Microbiologist 3. Greek-life service, philanthropy, and leadership Resume H 1. BA, Philosophy; MA, Social Work 2. International Social Work Vice President and Policy Advocate 3. I ♥ Rock & Roll 9.
- 24. What feelings came up? 24 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? COMMUNITYGIFS.TUMBLR.COM
- 25. Were you 100% right? • Probably not… • What stereotypes arose? • How did that make you feel? • How does it feel when it happens to you? • What did you learn about yourself? • Why do you think that is? 25 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?
- 26. What can you do? • Check yourself • Overcome bias • Call it out • Repeat 26 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?
- 27. #CheckYourself 27 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Photo credit: pivotalthinking.wordpress.com
- 28. #CheckYourself 28 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Photo credit: pivotalthinking.wordpress.com
- 29. #CheckYourself 29 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? Photo credit: pivotalthinking.wordpress.com
- 30. Overcoming bias 30 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? 1. Acknowledge who you are and what you present to the world (self-awareness) Photo credit: communicationtheory.org
- 31. Overcoming bias 31 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? 2. Push the hidden into the open (pushing data) Photo credit: communicationtheory.org
- 32. Overcoming bias 32 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? 3. Ask others to tell you about your blindspot (inquiry) Photo credit: communicationtheory.org
- 33. Overcoming bias 33 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? 4. Continue your journey by uncovering more unknowns (self-discovery) Photo credit: communicationtheory.org
- 34. Call it out See it Say it Do it 34 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?
- 35. Call it out “Foster awareness. Hold yourself—and your colleagues— accountable. We’re encouraging Googlers to call out bias. For example, we share a “bias busting checklist” at performance reviews, encouraging managers to examine their own biases and call out those of others.” 35 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter? From GoogleBlogs (2014/09/you-dont-know-what-you-dont-know-how.html) by Laszlo Bock, SVP of People Operations, and Brian Welle, Ph.D., Director of People Analytics
- 36. Repeat • Diversity & Inclusion is dependent on self and social- awareness • Values, attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes contribute to your self-concept and other’s concept of you #CheckYourself Overcome bias Call it out Practice 36 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?
- 37. Learn more @ ProjectImplicit.com Take the Test (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html) BiasProject.org Tolerance.org Jerry Kang (TEDxSanDiego 2013) Melanie Funchess (TEDxFlourCity 2014) Malcom Gladwell StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (August 15, 2015 Podcast) 37 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?
- 38. thank you next… Panel Discussion 38 Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?
Editor's Notes
- You are here because you are interested in the subject of unconscious bias, based on the title, or because you experienced it, or…what biases did you walk in here with? Write down 3 most important things.
- Everyone has biases, because everyone has a lens.
- Unconscious bias developed as part of our rapid-assessments of threats, often triggering a “fight-or-flight” response. We evolved as human beings to seek food, shelter, and safety, and avoid threats by predators or those who can harm us. The accompanying physiological response is also rapid, associated with adrenaline rushing through your system. As with people, we are still hard-wired to group people, categorize them into labels or boxes we can understand to determine if they are friend or foe. In our society, this can be murky water indeed.
- perspective
- Your core principles are a direct reflection of your self-concept, the filters through which you see the world. Your socioeconomic status, your family or relationship status, how many followers you have on twitter this morning, your faith, and your exercise regimen. Every single section of this wheel, and more, contribute to how you see yourself and those around you. We are here to talk about biases, ones you have experienced and ones you yourself may be perpetuating. The key is recognizing that you cannot change someone else’s lens, but you can, with commitment, change your own, and learn to navigate the murky waters of bias.
- If you were a hiring manager, and were selecting candidates for an interview, how might race and gender come into play? How might you judge candidates based on a picture and some highlights from their resume? Let’s play a game shall we, and see how your lens is doing. Write down any feelings or judgements that arise. Confusion or weird are normal.
- Reflexive loops reinforce stereotypes, and you end up only seeking data to support your already held conclusions and beliefs to justify your actions. Stop. Check to see how you are feeling. Where did the conclusions and beliefs first come from?
- To break free from a reflexive loop, go back to observation, and seek “data to contrary”. Are there pieces of data you missed? Tell a hypothetical. How might that change your ladder of inference?
- Implicit bias lives in this pane. Push out data to the contrary, challenge what others’ assumptions of you. Communicate well, clearly, and epathetically.