I am presenting the topic of Bias and Intersectionality this week. It is to a group of women new in their careers. Bias is a well-used word but what does it really mean?
Fact: The world does not view women and men the same.
Gender bias is: When people show favoritism toward one gender over another.
Women vs Men:
- Conscious and unconscious. = women and men are treated differently.
- Bias is hardwired in our brains to help us make sense of the world quickly.
- Bias creates different expectations for different genders (in this example).
- Bias transforms into prejudice, differential treatment and inequality.
- Women and men experience the world in vastly different ways.
- Social norms continue to reinforce this bias.
What examples have you seen where bias comes into play?
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