Question:
What is important is to be aware of our biases and notice when they contradict our beliefs and limit the opportunities of others. It is no use in trying to deny that we have bias. Denial makes it that much more difficult to try and make changes and address the impacts of bias.
People are usually unaware of their biases – It isn’t usually until someone else points out a bias, you participate in something like the implicit bias test that you are made aware of your biases. A good indicator for myself that I use to become aware of my biases is reflecting on when I use the phrase, “I wasn’t expecting that.” Usually that indicates to me a pre-held assumption has been challenged.
Our brain is always making shortcuts to help us out, and to cut down on the amount of information and decision-making we need to do at once. When I say hammer, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? It’s most likely a nail, and not a cotton ball. These associations are necessary, and they are a very useful tool we use everyday. Think of the things we do everyday that we don’t need to consciously think about: when you get into your car, your brain automatically associates getting into your car with driving. You don’t have to retrain your brain to buckle up, turn the car on, put your foot on the accelerator.
When you see a red octagon your brain makes a fast association to do what? (Wait for response – stop sign). When you see a sign that has 50 written on it, your brain makes a fast association to do what (stick to speed limit), and so on. Our brain is able to make those quick associations with the stimulus that’s coming at us very quickly. That’s very important and useful! The problem happens when we form associations that are inaccurate, incomplete, or based on limited or false information.
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