Accent Bias and Discrimination tackling Flashcards
1
Q
What will people often think when they first meet someone with a different accent to theirs?
A
They will make stereotypes about them
2
Q
What do psychologists call the ability to not let accent stereotypes influence who gets which jobs?
A
Cognitive control
3
Q
What is beneficial for job recruiters if they ignore other accents?
A
They might hire people that are actually qualified
4
Q
Which accent have people had that has deemed them the most employable?
A
RP accent
5
Q
What was found to be the most effective way of dealing with accent bias?
A
Raising awareness about accent bias
