Day 8 implicit bias
Day 8 Implicit Bias
Hello,

For today's Challenge, we're focusing on implicit bias. Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions unconsciously. Implicit bias is pervasive across nearly all social interactions, and since individuals are often unaware they may have it, it can be challenging to spot. 

Becoming aware of one's implicit biases is a lifelong process, but the following activities are great starting points. We carry preconceived judgments of those around us, but we can begin to deconstruct them once we are aware of them. 
15 minutes
Take this implicit bias test from Project Implicit, created by psychologists at top universities, to uncover some of your own unconscious biases. You can access this test as a guest. 
35 Minutes
Check out this presentation from UC Berkeley on the concepts of belonging, othering, and how these take place through social, neurological, political, and economic means. 
50 Minutes
Listen to the episode "Hidden Brain: The Mind of the Village" by NPR to gain a better understanding of how implicit bias plays out in real life and the damaging effects it can have. This episode begins with the sound of a police shooting and may not be suitable for all listeners.
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