Unconscious bias
Upholding equality objectives, our response to being part of a diverse population and how we model and improve inclusive behaviour are essential aspects of being an apprentice (and indeed a human). A key conversation or question about your own behaviour is the one about your own potential for prejudice. Below are some resources to help you develop a better understanding of what unconscious bias is and how it affects us.
- Watch this infographic from the Royal Society on key concepts and current academic research around unconscious bias.
- Check your unconscious bias by taking this test.
- Read this article to better understand what unconscious bias is and whether it can be eliminated.
- Watch this TED talk on how to outsmart your unconscious bias.