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5 days ago · Alaina Brenick is an Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Connecticut. Her research interests include the experiences of, reasoning about, and responses to bias-based victimization, discrimination, social inequities, exclusion, and bullying; the intergroup dynamics of adolescents and children, especially those living in areas of high conflict or ...
1 day ago · Research in the field of media effects has illustrated that media stereotypes of racial minorities affect the thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors of White audiences. Priming theory is one of the most popular media effects theories, and it is used to examine the short-term effects of media messages on the audience’s subsequent thoughts ...
3 days ago · Despite considerable progress in inclusivity and diversity efforts, these hidden prejudices can still undermine our actions, decisions, and interactions. The first step in mitigating unconscious...
3 days ago · Unconscious bias is defined as different from intentional or conscious bias, such as racism, sexism or homophobia. One of the key aspects of unconscious bias is that these biases can and often do run counter or opposite to the stated values of an individual.
5 days ago · Unconscious bias: The invisible influence shaping workplace dynamics. With organisations striving to imbibe inclusivity into their core, understanding these hidden biases and coming up with strategies to mitigate their impact becomes crucial to fostering a truly equitable workplace.
5 days ago · In a 2007 meta-study on the psychological impacts of racism, researchers found racially based workplace harassment to include physical, interpersonal, and verbal assaults; assuming one is not to be trusted; treating people according to racial stereotypes (i.e., lazy, lacks ability); and assuming one is a criminal or is dangerous (Carter 2007). These challenges and emotional reactions to ...
5 days ago · Implicit bias operates in what researchers call our “implicit mind,” the part of the brain that we commonly call the “subconscious” or the “unconscious.” This means that implicit bias can operate in an individual’s mind without a conscious awareness of this process.
