Beyond Bias: Move from Awareness to Action

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Challenging the Habit of Bias: The SCRIPt” Toolkit

Recognizing, challenging, and dismantling bias (and more specifically, stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination) is a central part of promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the world. However, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and confused about how to best address these issues. In this section of the book, we will share strategies research has demonstrated to be effective in mitigating bias. These practices are Self-care, Contact, Recognize & Replace, Information, and Perspective taking. These techniques will help you recognize your own bias, better notice ...