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What is a key characteristic of implicit biases?
What is a key characteristic of implicit biases?
- They are often tied to stereotypes and can manifest unconsciously. (correct)
- They are always conscious and explicit in nature.
- They only affect individuals from marginalized groups.
- They are less influential than explicit biases in everyday interactions.
How do explicit biases typically differ from implicit biases?
How do explicit biases typically differ from implicit biases?
- Explicit biases are more easily identified and often manifest as overt actions. (correct)
- Implicit biases only occur in specific situations and are not influenced by stereotypes.
- Explicit biases are generally held by individuals with less education.
- All implicit biases can eventually become explicit if recognized.
What role do stereotypes play in the formation of implicit biases?
What role do stereotypes play in the formation of implicit biases?
- Stereotypes have no effect on implicit biases.
- They primarily serve to reinforce explicit biases.
- They are foundational in the development of implicit biases. (correct)
- They help clarify and define implicit biases for individuals.
Which of the following statements about biases is accurate?
Which of the following statements about biases is accurate?
What is the primary focus of the examination of implicit racial bias?
What is the primary focus of the examination of implicit racial bias?
What does the concept of implicit bias refer to?
What does the concept of implicit bias refer to?
How do explicit biases differ from implicit biases?
How do explicit biases differ from implicit biases?
In the context of social constructs, why is it important to decode them?
In the context of social constructs, why is it important to decode them?
Which statement best reflects how biases can impact societal perceptions?
Which statement best reflects how biases can impact societal perceptions?
What was one of the consequences of Hitler's expressed biases against non-Aryan races?
What was one of the consequences of Hitler's expressed biases against non-Aryan races?
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Study Notes
Inclusionary-Exclusionary Mechanisms
- Heteronormativity, compulsory heterosexuality, and hegemonic masculinity are inclusionary-exclusionary mechanisms.
- They exclude those who do not conform to these arbitrary and made-up standards.
- Social constructs can be changed when no longer serving a purpose or becoming outdated.
- Becoming aware of biases is the first step towards unlearning harmful practices and ideas.
- Bias is a preference for or against a person, group, or thing, often rooted in inaccurate information.
- Biases can be conscious or subconscious, manifesting in how we think and treat others.
- Implicit biases are grounded in stereotypes and their associations.
- Implicit biases are more difficult to identify than explicit biases.
- Implicit biases can be unknowingly discriminatory, even without intent.
Racism and Discrimination
- The history of race, racism, and racial ideology needs understanding to comprehend its construction.
- Implicit racial biases can result in discriminatory actions, even in non-racially motivated people.
- American eugenics influenced Hitler's beliefs about racial superiority and inferiority.
- Hitler's beliefs led to the persecution of non-Aryan races and even Germans with disabilities.
- The Holocaust, a result of these beliefs, saw the death of millions due to non-conformity with Nazi racial ideals.
- Understanding social constructs, their origins, and our own explicit and implicit biases is crucial.
- Social constructs can be changed.
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