Blog Entry # 4 The Importance of being Aware of Bias

 

In my Cultural Diversity in Education class, we have been discussing many different topics the Impact of changes, The history of Multicultural Education, Race and Bias. The one I found most interesting in are class discussion was being bias. Bias is caused to feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something. the reason why and how this topic is important for people to know is that because there is different bias.  Cultural bias, also known as implicit bias, involves those who perceive other cultures as being abnormal, outlying, or exotic, simply based on a comparison to their own culture.  In-group bias this type of bias refers to how people are more likely to support or believe someone within their own social group than an outsider. But the two main biases that you need to know and look for is Implicit biases that is refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions and discussions in an unconscious manner. Explicit biases are the attitudes and beliefs we have about a person or group on a conscious level. When people feel threatened, they are more likely to draw group boundaries to distinguish themselves from others.  You need to that’s why it is important to be aware of bias cause it can happened to you at any time. You might not know that it's happening. That’s why people should not assume bias like for example you can't join the volleyball team because your short and you are a guy.