6 - Implicit Bias and Microaggressions

Question 1

What’s the difference between favorable and unfavorable implicit bias?

Answer 1

favorable vs. unfavorable implicit bias

Question 2

What does the “implicit” part of implicit bias mean?

Answer 2

implicit vs explicit

Question 3

I get offended when people call me homophobic. I love gay people! I would never hurt them!

Answer 3

implicit bias

Question 4

I was interviewing someone for a job the other day and we really just hit it off! We had gone to the same high school, we liked the same shows, and they were just funny. I didn’t click with any of the other candidates the way I clicked with this person. I think they’d be a good fit for the job.

Answer 4

favorable implicit bias

Question 5

Doesn’t “micro” mean that microaggressions are small? Why does everyone get so up in arms about them?

Answer 5

microaggressions

Question 6

It’s so hard to stay on top of all the things that are going to offend someone. I feel like I’m constantly walking on eggshells now because I might hurt someone’s feelings!

Answer 6

microaggressions

Question 7

I think this microaggressions stuff just makes people soft. I’ve always had people say things about me, at work, at school, and I’ve just brushed it off. I don’t let it bother me.

Answer 7

microaggressions

Question 8

Can you give me an example about how implicit bias can lead to a microaggression?

Answer 8

implicit bias, microaggression

Question 9

Can you give me an example of a micro-inclusion?

Answer 9

micro-inclusions