Take Notice

How can we practice recognizing bias?

Becoming more aware of the biases that influence us at the unconscious level can help counteract their influence on our behavior. Recognizing how the prevalence of these biases in society affects the lives of those harmed by them can help cultivate empathy, understanding, and the consciousness needed to work for change.

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Why do my co-workers keep confusing me with other people? Because I’m Asian.

Yes, it's usually done without malice. No, that does not make it okay.

The 'Doll Test' and American Girl's New Doll from Detroit

Societal biases shape self-image, and Black girls need to see dolls that represent their true and varied experiences

What's In A Name? It Could Matter If You're Writing To Your Lawmaker

Lawmakers who support voter ID laws are less likely to respond to those with Latino-sounding names

Study shows gender bias in science. Here's why it matters.

Scientists rated female applicants lower than the males in competence, hireability, and mentoring.

How gender bias shows up when students rate professors

On course evaluations, tough male profs are “brilliant” but tough female profs are “harsh”

Racial Bias, Even When We Have Good Intentions

Recent research on racial bias reveals that it is much more common than we are led to believe.

How do implicit attitudes affect health care for LGBTQ people?

Health care professionals who are straight show lesser comfort in treating LGBTQ patients

How people respond to black and white 'sounding' names

Researcher says, “I've never been so disgusted by my own data”

Are professors less responsive to Asian students?

The implicit assumption is that Asians do just fine and don't need any mentoring or help

5 Things That Make It Hard To Be A Black Student At A Mostly White College

Contending with assumptions about one's competence and interests from teachers and peers

Bias Isn't Just A Police Problem, It's A Preschool Problem

Many teachers look for disruptive behavior much as police do: in just one place, waiting for it to appear.

How Science Is Helping America Tackle Police Racism

Making police more aware of unconscious bias can help prevent deadly encounters

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Unconscious bias can mess with us, but noticing bias can bring empathy and understanding needed to work for change! pic.twitter.com/c3tG0jjGTW

— Reach Beyond Bias (@ReachBeyondBias) February 25, 2016