Bias and Prejudice PDF

BIAS BIAS AND AND PREJUDICE PREJUDICE  LEARNING TARGETS I can define and I can explain how differentiate bias bias and prejudice and prejudice. exist in the material presented. I can identify the I can explain how bias and prejudice to avoid and in the mate...

BIAS BIAS AND AND PREJUDICE PREJUDICE  LEARNING TARGETS I can define and I can explain how differentiate bias bias and prejudice and prejudice. exist in the material presented. I can identify the I can explain how bias and prejudice to avoid and in the material solve bias and presented. prejudice.  PREJUDICE ▪ It is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. ▪ It may also be an unjustified or incorrect attitude (usually negative) towards an individual based solely on the individual’s gender, sexuality, or race. How is prejudice shown in this example? How can we avoid this kind of prejudice? “Allowing transgender people to use the restroom that aligns with their gender identity will end up letting male sexual predators into women’s bathrooms.” How is prejudice shown in this example? “Allowing transgender people to use the restroom that aligns with their gender identity will end up letting male sexual predators into women’s bathrooms.” How can we avoid this kind of prejudice? What prejudices are present in our society today?  BIAS ▪ It is an inclination for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair. ▪ It is a generalized impression or notion that an idea, belief, a person, or a group is better than others regardless of the existence of relevant factors or circumstances that must be considered. After interviewing the applicants, the HR finally announced who gets the position. How is bias shown in this example? How can we avoid this kind of bias? “Tokyo Medical University admitted adjusting female applicants’ scores in an effort to produce more male doctors; for one thing, it felt women were more likely to quit the profession after having children.” How is bias shown in this example? “Tokyo Medical University admitted adjusting female applicants’ scores in an effort to produce more male doctors; for one thing, it felt women were more likely to quit the profession after having children.” How can we avoid this kind of prejudice? What biases are present in our society today?