How might we recognize and address our own implicit biases?
Implicit bias is a distorting lens that influences the way humans think and act in the world. This workshop helps participants frame the role of bias in their own lives, explore the current impact of bias, and generate actionable opportunities for how they might contribute to redesigning oppressive systems.
This workshop is well-suited for a wide range of participants, including introductory courses such as Psychology, Sex & Gender Studies, Education, and the Arts, as well as student organizations and campus partners committed to inclusion and community building. Groups engaged in leadership development, service, or discussions around identity and equity such as Greek life, campus employment teams, and committee-based initiatives would especially benefit from this workshop鈥檚 focus on reflection and actionable change.
In this session, we’ll be covering the following topics/strategies:
- What implicit bias is.
- How to identify implicit biases.
- Group activities to identify biases.
- Reflection and tips for tackling implicit biases.