MANG D0011 - What is Hidden Bias & How Do I Overcome It?
Course Description
This workshop delves into factors associated with implicit social cognition that is manifested as implicit bias. Implicit bias, also known as “hidden bias”, refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.
Notice: Per City guidelines, masking will be strongly recommended but not mandatory. Wearing a high-quality mask such as KN95 or N95 mask, or double masking, is strongly encouraged. It is important to wear a mask that is well-fitted. For information on proper masking, including how to double mask, please read this guidance from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/effective-masks.html
Course Outline
I. Course OverviewII. What are hidden bias, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination
III. Workplace discrimination
IV. Other forms of hidden bias
V. Why does hidden bias matter?
VI. How do we learn from hidden bias
VII. Activity: Gender bias and Testing for hidden bias
VIII. How can we overcome hidden bias?
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student will have an understanding of how to:o Define hidden bias and some of the forms that it takes
o Identify different forms of hidden bias
o Distinguish between hidden and explicit bias
o Recognize the societal effects of hidden and explicit bias
o Recognize their own hidden biases
o Develop an Action Plan to counter hidden biases.
Notes
Materials Required:
Handouts are provided by the instructor.
