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Bias, Prejudice, and Stereotyping

* Bias - a preference that inhibits impartial judgment.

ex: individuals who believe in the supremacy of their own ethnic group are called ethnocentric.

age, education, economic, physical size, occupation, sexual preference, gender

* Prejudice - means to prejudge. A prejudice is a strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts.

ex: individuals regard their ideas or behavior as right and other ideas or behaviors as wrong.

Every individual is prejudice to some degree. We all want to feel that our beliefs are correct.

* Stereotyping - occurs when an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same.

ex: "all blondes are dumb."

Each person will have different life experiences and exposure to other cultures and ideas. This allows people to develop a unique personality and lifestyle.

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projections from 2012 - 2060

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U.S. population: ethnic groups in America 2015 and 2060 | Statista

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The statistic shows the share of ethnic groups in America in 2015 and 2060. As of 2015, about 17.66 percent of the U.S. population were of Hispanic origin.

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classification of people based on physical or biological characteristics.

ex: color of skin, hair, eyes; facial features; blood type; etc.

* Race is often used to label groups of people and explain patterns of behavior.

Cultural diversity: differences based on cultural, ethnic, and racial factors

Cultural assimilation: requires that newly arrived cultural groups alter unique behaviors and beliefs and adopt the ways of the dominant culture

Acculturation: process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming characteristics

Sensitivity: ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others

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classification of people based on national origin.

ex: members of same ethnic group may share commonalities such as, geographic location, language, beliefs, etc.

* It is important to recognize that within each ethnic group, there is a variety of sub-groups, each with their own lifestyle and beliefs.

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values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a group of people and passed from one generation to the next.

ex: family relations, child rearing, education, occupational choice, social interaction, religion, food preferences, etc.

* Culture is learned

* Culture is shared

* Culture is social in nature

* Culture is dynamic and constantly changing

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Describe a time where there has been a misconception about yourself due to your ethnic background or race.

Why is it taking so long for the negative effects of the legalized discrimination to wear off and allow us to have more diverse people in leadership roles?

What does it mean to be color brave?

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Mellody Hobson: Color blind or color brave?

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The subject of race can be very touchy. As finance executive Mellody Hobson says, it's a "conversational third rail." But, she says, that's exactly why we need to start talking about it. In this engaging, persuasive talk, Hobson makes the case that speaking openly about race - and particularly about diversity in hiring -- makes for better businesses and a better society.