Unpacking Biases and Tackling ISMs in Life
We all carry biases and opinions that influence our decisions. Learning to separate bias from stereotype is crucial for making informed choices. This course delves into identifying and addressing biases to combat ageism, sexism, racism, classism, and homophobia in society.
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The Airplane Game Ms. Maharaj Equity Education Citation : http://prezi.com/cstt1vk985jq/harmony-movement/
You are ready to board a flight The flight attendant tells you that you may sit anywhere and choose the passenger that you are seated next to . Your choices are Professional basketball player Someone suffering from a mental health disorder A ex convict A rape victim A bi-sexual A teen mom
What do you consider when making your choice?
Basketball Player is Elaine Allard (Canadian Wheelchair National Team) In 2003, she reached the peak of Kala Patthar, at the mouth of Mt. Everest in Nepal Speaks Portuguese Has her scuba license Awards/Highlights: Recipient of Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2013 Named to the 2011 CWBL Women's National Championships tournament all-star team
Mental Health Disorder Cameron Diaz
Ex-convict Nelson Mandela
Rape Victim Oprah Winfrey
Bi sexual Megan Fox
Teen Mom Sophia Vergara
Whats the point?! We pack our biases and opinions whenever we enter a situation It is a life long lesson learning to separate the two notions of bias and stereotype We all have bias, learning to identify them and taking them out of the equation when making a decision leads to a decision based on facts and logic rather than emotion . This course in a nutshell is ABOUT unpacking those biases and tackling the institutions that teach us the ISM s in life Ageism Sexism Racism Classism Homophobia (ism)
