unconscious bias: do race and gender really matter?

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Unconscious biasDo race and gender really matter?

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3Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?BiasDisclaimerThe information, media, and images represented herein are for educational purposes and are not representative and do not reflect the views of CCGMAG, the USDA Forest Service, or any of the sponsors of this conference, and are used for the purpose of providing a thought-provoking learning environment.

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You are here because you are interested in the subject of unconscious bias, based on the title, or because you experienced it, orwhat biases did you walk in here with?Write down 3 most important things.3

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What is bias?Prejudice in favor or againstin an unfair manner

Modifying your behavior or how you treat people based on a perception or assumption

FearMisunderstandingHateStereotype5Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?Dovidio 2011; Harvard.implicit.edu; Syracuse.eduGIF credit: Mitlintexas.tumblr.com

Everyone has biases, because everyone has a lens. 5

What does bias look like?For the same CV, male names are more highly rated than female names(Steinpreis et al. 1999. Sex Roles 41:509)

The more objective you think you are, the more likely you are to practice implicit bias(Ulhmann & Cohen 2007. Org behav human decision proc 104:207-233)6Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?

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StereotypesAn exaggerated belief, image or distorted truth about a person or group a generalization that allows for little or no individual differences or social variation. Stereotypes are based on images in mass media, or reputations passed on by parents, peers and other members of society. Stereotypes can be positive or negative.


(Project Implicit, tolerance.org)

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Attitudesbeliefs


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What is bias?Explicit BiasDeliberateConsciousEasy to self-recognizeSocial and personal valuesSystemic prejudice and/or discriminationImplicit BiasTypically unconsciousInvoluntarily formedHabitCryptic responseMicro-aggressions10Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?

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What is bias?Explicit BiasImplicit Bias11Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?

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What is unconscious bias?Unconscious or Implicit Bias (aka, implicit social cognition or social categorization)The attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. Intrinsic or ingrained biases to routinely & automatically sort people into groupsOverrides rational decision-making under times of stress, anxiety, or frustrated(The Ohio State University)12Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?


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Unconscious bias developed as part of our rapid-assessments of threats, often triggering a fight-or-flight response. We evolved as human beings to seek food, shelter, and safety, and avoid threats by predators or those who can harm us. The accompanying physiological response is also rapid, associated with adrenaline rushing through your system. As with people, we are still hard-wired to group people, categorize them into labels or boxes we can understand to determine if they are friend or foe. In our society, this can be murky water indeed. 14

What are your values?AchievementFriendshipsPhysical challengeAdvancement and promotionGrowthPleasureAdventureHaving a familyPower and authorityAffection (love and caring)Helping other peoplePrivacyArtsHelping societyPublic serviceChallenging problemsHonestyPurityChange and varietyIndependenceQuality of what I take part inClose relationshipsInfluencing othersQuality relationshipsCommunityInner harmonyRecognition (respect from others,status)CompetenceIntegrityReligionCompetitionIntellectual statusReputationCooperationInvolvementResponsibility and accountabilityCountryJob tranquilitySecurityCreativityKnowledgeSelf-RespectDecisivenessLeadershipSerenityDemocracyLocationSophisticationEcological awarenessLoyaltyStabilityEconomic securityMarket positionStatusEffectivenessMeaningful workSupervising othersEfficiencyMeritTime freedomEthical practiceMoneyTruthExcellenceNatureWealthExcitementbeing around people whoare open and honestWisdomFameOrder (tranquility,stability, conformity)Work under pressureFast livingPersonal developmentWork with othersFinancial gainFreedomWorking alone

15Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?from C. Roberts, Fifth Dicsipline Fieldbook

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How do values color your lens?

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Developed from: Covey, S.; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Your core principles are a direct reflection of your self-concept, the filters through which you see the world. Your socioeconomic status, your family or relationship status, how many followers you have on twitter this morning, your faith, and your exercise regimen. Every single section of this wheel, and more, contribute to how you see yourself and those around you. We are here to talk about biases, ones you have experienced and ones you yourself may be perpetuating. The key is recognizing that you cannot change someone elses lens, but you can, with commitment, change your own, and learn to navigate the murky waters of bias.17

Check-inWhat do you think are some of your biases?Write down a few18Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?

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Lets test your lensMatch the face to the resume highlights


Resume XDegree(s) inCurrent or desired positionInterest, hobby, or other activity10.

If you were a hiring manager, and were selecting candidates for an interview, how might race and gender come into play? How might you judge candidates based on a picture and some highlights from their resume? Lets play a game shall we, and see how your lens is doing. Write down any feelings or judgements that arise. Confusion or weird are normal. 19

20Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?Write down the letter you think matches the picture1. 2.3.4.....

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Resume BPhD candidate, SociologyProfessor at a research universityBeing awesome and cookingResume APhD, Criminal Justice and CriminologyUrban Fellow Research Associate in evidence-based criminal justice system & policyAttended dozens of homicide scenes and autopsies1.2.3.Resume CPhD, EducationResearch Director of instructional systems and workforce developmentEqual and gay rights advocate, gardening, and getting an Associates Degree in Nursing

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4.5.Resume DBS Environmental Sciences, MS BotanyNatural History Collections ManagerMinority race throughout K-12 education; enjoys cooking and photographyResume FBA Journalism, MS and PhD in Criminology, top honorsAssistant ProfessorInterested in theoretical research

Resume EHS Vocational Technologies, Beta HonorEntrepreneurInterested in astrophysics and ethology6.

23Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?7.8.Resume JPhD, Educational Psychology & ResearchInstitute Director of Behavioral SciencesGlobal food scene, music, and kidsResume GBS, MicrobiologyQuality Control Scientist and MicrobiologistGreek-life service, philanthropy, and leadership

Resume HBA, Philosophy; MA, Social WorkInternational Social Work Vice President and Policy Advocate I Rock & Roll9.

What feelings came up?24Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?

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Were you 100% right?Probably notWhat stereotypes arose? How did that make you feel?How does it feel when it happens to you?What did you learn about yourself?Why do you think that is?25Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?

What can you do?Check yourselfOvercome biasCall it outRepeat26Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?

#CheckYourself27Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?

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Reflexive loops reinforce stereotypes, and you end up only seeking data to support your already held conclusions and beliefs to justify your actions. Stop. Check to see how you are feeling. Where did the conclusions and beliefs first come from? 28


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To break free from a reflexive loop, go back to observation, and seek data to contrary. Are there pieces of data you missed? Tell a hypothetical. How might that change your ladder of inference?29

Overcoming bias30Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?Acknowledge who you are and what you present to the world (self-awareness)

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Overcoming bias31Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?Push the hidden into the open (pushing data)


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Ask others to tell you about your blindspot (inquiry)


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Overcoming bias33Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?4. Continue your journey by uncovering more unknowns(self-discovery)


Implicit bias lives in this pane. Push out data to the contrary, challenge what others assumptions of you. Communicate well, clearly, and epathetically.33

Call it out

See itSay itDo it34Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?

Call it out

Foster awareness. Hold yourselfand your colleaguesaccountable. Were encouraging Googlers to call out bias. For example, we share a bias busting checklist at performance reviews, encouraging managers to examine their own biases and call out those of others.35Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?From GoogleBlogs (2014/09/you-dont-know-what-you-dont-know-how.html) by Laszlo Bock, SVP of People Operations, and Brian Welle, Ph.D., Director of People Analytics

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RepeatDiversity & Inclusion is dependent on self and social-awarenessValues, attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes contribute to your self-concept and others concept of you#CheckYourselfOvercome biasCall it outPractice36Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?

Learn more @ProjectImplicit.com Take the Test (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html)BiasProject.orgTolerance.orgJerry Kang (TEDxSanDiego 2013)Melanie Funchess (TEDxFlourCity 2014)Malcom Gladwell StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (August 15, 2015 Podcast)37Unconscious Bias: do race and gender really matter?

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