Overcoming Biases in Diverse and Inclusive Environments
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Brief Introduction
Improve the quality of relationships by increasing awareness of how our biases shape what we see in othersDescription
There is no escaping natural biases each of us bring to every interaction in our lives and the picture becomes even trickier as we learn that despite what we may have been told, biases are not only necessary for survival, but can serve positive outcomes in some cases.
How do you embrace the positive aspects of bias, while shielding against the negative and opening your mind to new relationships? And how can we use trust to help us overcome some of these challenges?
Many people speak of biases as stereotypes, and we will use similar language in this course, while adding to our understanding. We will also explore how biases relate to the foundational need for trust in our relationships, especially in relationships with those who look, sound, believe, or otherwise differ from ourselves.
The first aspect we explore relates to how trust itself can be a bit tricky. Through understanding the unique challenges which trust presents, we can work to overcome and counter the impact in our relationships.
Next, we examine how implicit theories and presumptive trust serve as the underlying power for stereotypes and biases.
We then will learn three key tools which each of us can put to work across our relationships to simultaneously build trust safely in relationships, while also protecting us from the dangers of trusting too quickly.
Requirements
- Requirements
- No prior coursework or certifications are required for this course
- In order to gain the full benefits of this course, you should approach lectures and activities with an open mind
- You should be eager to learn how to overcome natural biases and put that newfound understanding to work across your life
- Students should come to this course with a desire to enhance their knowledge of both how biases impact relationships and diversity/inclusion
- For the most impactful course experience, students should engage resources provided at key points of learning
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