Bias
What is bias?
Bias includes sterotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Here are examples of each:
Sterotype
Generalization, often negative, about people. For example: “All ___ are sneaky and dishonest”
Prejudice
Judgment, often negative, about people. For example: “I can’t stand those ____”
Discrimination
Negative behavior towards people based on stereotype or prejudice. For example: “None of those ___ will be allowed in our club”
If you are present when bias is expressed, it’s important that you say or do something. By keeping quiet and doing nothing, you support bias. If you are a supervisor you have a legal responsibility to eliminate bias.
Respond to bias
The STAR treatment (Stop, Think, Act, Respect) enables you to respond to bias effectively. It is a diversity resource tool designed to combat bias presented against you, and that you witness against others.
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Stop |
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Think |
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Act |
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Respect |
For more information
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