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Is It Bias? Making Diversity WorkIs It Bias? Making Diversity Work
Welcome to
Is It Bias? Is It Bias? Long WorkshopLong Workshop
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Preliminary Thoughts Preliminary Thoughts
• Even nice people have biases. • Biases do not make us bad people.• Members of any group can have biases.• All but the most deeply-held of biases can be defeated.
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Program ObjectivesProgram Objectives
At the completion of this program, participants will be able to:• Objective 1: Define the term bias as it pertains to diversity.• Objective 2: Identify biases in themselves and others.• Objective 3: Practice 3 steps for controlling and even eliminating biases in their thinking.
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Bias QuizBias Quiz
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The Definition of BiasThe Definition of Bias
A bias is an inflexible positive or negative conscious or unconscious belief about a particular category or group of
people.
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Case by CaseCase by Case
• Scenario 1: “Mid-20’s – Some Generation Y’s”–Key Point: The interviewer made an
observation about one person, not the entire group. (“some”)
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Case by Case, cont.Case by Case, cont.
• Scenario 2: “All Been from Mexico”–Key Point: The speaker made a
reasonable assumption based on the information he had. He should, however, have asked respectful questions rather than jump to conclusions.
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Case by CaseCase by Case
• Scenario 3: “Just Like Me”–Key Point: Being drawn to people who
are in some way like us is natural. However, it is valuable and healthy to get to get to know people from other groups as well.
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Case by Case, cont.Case by Case, cont.
• Scenario 4: “It Seems I Just Can’t Win”–Key Point: Sometimes biases are
implied, not clearly stated.
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Case by Case, cont.Case by Case, cont.
• Scenario 5: “The Single Mother”–Key Point: Biases can sometimes hide
behind good intentions and kindly acts.
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Case by Case, cont.Case by Case, cont.
• Scenario 6: “Doesn’t Even Notice Me”–Key Point: Biases about how people
look are an often neglected, and, therefore, particularly destructive, type of bias.
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Case by Case, cont.Case by Case, cont.
• Scenario 7: “Bias Against Your Own Group”–Key Point: Biases can be directed
against the biased person’s own group.
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The Definition of BiasThe Definition of Bias
A bias is an inflexible positive or negative conscious or unconscious belief about a particular category or group of
people.
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Bias Identification Skill TestBias Identification Skill Test
• The Case of Ayana • The Case of Len• The Case of Mary
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What Actions Do You Take? What Actions Do You Take?
You have a choice and you have the power.
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What Actions Do You Take? Step #1What Actions Do You Take? Step #1
Stop and listen to what you are thinking or saying.
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Watch Your First Thought: An Invitation
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What Actions Do You Take?What Actions Do You Take? Step #1, cont.Step #1, cont.
What Actions Do You Take? Step #2What Actions Do You Take? Step #2
Recognize that this is a critical moment.
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Dissect Your Bias to Weaken
Its Foundation
• Ask yourself, “Did I learn this bias from a reliable source?”
• Ask yourself, “How many people do I actually know who conform to my bias?”
• Ask yourself, “How many people do I know who do NOT conform to my bias?”
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What Actions Do You Take? What Actions Do You Take? Step #2, cont.Step #2, cont.
What Actions Do You Take? Step #3What Actions Do You Take? Step #3
Treat everyone as an individual which means to act as if, your bias does not exist.
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How “Acting as If” Helps Reduce Bias • When we treat people as individuals, they
respond more positively. • When we treat people as individuals, we
have more experience with a variety of people who are different from each other.
• When we treat people as individuals, our attitude gradually changes to conform to our behavior.
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What Actions Do You Take? What Actions Do You Take? Step #3, cont.Step #3, cont.
Maya Angelou said….Maya Angelou said….
“…people will forget what you did, people will forget what you said, but they’ll never
forget how you made them feel.”
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This program is based on the book, Making Diversity Work, by Sondra
Thiederman, Ph.D.Cross-Cultural Communications
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