This Implicit Bias topic is covered in two separate sessions as a transformative learning experience designed to raise awareness and challenge the unconscious biases that exist within individuals and society. This class provides a safe and inclusive space for participants to explore and understand the concept of implicit bias, which refers to the unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence our perceptions and decision-making.
The class employs a combination of interactive discussions to help participants recognize and identify their own implicit biases. Through thought-provoking and real-life examples, participants develop a deeper understanding of how implicit biases manifest in various social contexts, including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, and disability.
The primary goal of the series is to empower participants with tools and strategies to interrupt and challenge their own biases, as well as effectively address biases in others. Facilitators provide evidence-based research, practical techniques, and open dialogue to encourage critical thinking and self-reflection. Participants learn about the impact of biases on individuals and marginalized groups, fostering empathy and compassion.
By examining the origins and consequences of implicit biases, participants gain insights into the complex ways biases are perpetuated and reinforced. The class emphasizes the importance of active intervention and allyship, equipping participants with skills to interrupt biases in everyday situations, whether at work, school, or within their communities.
Through this implicit bias class, individuals develop the capacity to cultivate a more inclusive and equitable environment, promoting fairness, justice, and equal opportunities for all. Interrupting biases becomes a lifelong commitment, fostering positive change both individually and collectively.
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