- Caring: Acknowledging unconscious bias involves recognizing the potential harm that biased attitudes and behaviors can inflict on others and taking proactive steps to mitigate them.
- Honesty: Addressing unconscious bias entails acknowledging the existence of biases within us and actively working to challenge and unlearn them.
- Respect: Upholding respect involves refraining from making judgments based on stereotypes and treating others with fairness and equity.
- Responsibility: Educating ourselves about how bias manifests and taking intentional actions to counteract its effects is the responsibility of us all.
To combat unconscious bias effectively, consider these three tips:
- Increase Awareness: Take time to learn about the various forms of unconscious bias, such as racial bias, gender bias, and age bias. Engage in self-reflection to identify your own biases and understand how they might influence your thoughts and behaviors.
- Challenge Assumptions: Actively challenge stereotypes and assumptions that arise in your interactions with others. Take the time to question your initial judgments and consider alternative perspectives before making decisions or forming opinions.
- Promote Diversity and Inclusion: Advocate for diversity and inclusion in your personal and professional situations. Support initiatives that aim to create more equitable environments and amplify the voices of marginalized communities.
Let’s work together to create inclusive and equitable environments where everyone is treated with respect, empathy, and fairness, regardless of their differences.
For questions or feedback about this blog please contact our Chaplain and Diversity Executive, Jesiah Brock