Implicit bias is a term that’s being used with increasing frequency, and you may nod your head when you hear it but not fully understand it. So, what is implicit bias, exactly? Psychologists define it ...
Think you know what stereotypes are? If you're relying on definitions from mainstream dictionaries, you're probably, well...guilty of stereotyping. But don't worry. That might not be a bad thing. Is ...
Springing the trap, so to speak, by describing ourselves and others accurately and fully takes attention and time. Maybe that’s why many of us often default to using labels and stereotypes when ...
Stereotypes are simplified and often inaccurate ideas about a group of people that can lead to harmful assumptions and reinforce prejudice. These representations, whether seen in media, books, or ...
Stereotypes can be hurtful and harmful. Blanket statements are rarely ever accurate, and it’s unfair to make assumptions about anyone based solely on what you’ve heard. But occasionally, cliches about ...
School can quickly dispel myths in a student. Lightning doesn't magically appear, we never use "if" with a verb in the conditional tense, and it was while searching for a sea route to China or the ...
Sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on a person’s sex or gender. It can lead to many harmful behaviors, from acts of violence to subtle comments that reinforce stereotypes. All manifestations ...