types of bias

• Implicit Bias

  refers to attitudes or stereotypes that

  affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in

  an unconscious manner. These biases are often

  ingrained through socialization and cultural norms,

  and individuals may not even be aware of them.
• Explicit Bias

  also known as conscious bias,

  involves conscious attitudes and beliefs about a

  particular group of people. It can be expressed

  openly and may lead to discriminatory behaviors or

  actions.
• Racial bias

  involves prejudice or discrimination

  against individuals or groups based on their race

  or ethnicity. It can manifest in various forms,

  including unequal treatment, negative stereotypes,

  and systemic inequalities.
• Gender Bias

  refers to prejudice or discrimination

  against individuals or groups based on their

  gender identity or expression. It can contribute to

  inequalities in areas such as employment,

  education, and healthcare.
• Ageism

  involves prejudice or discrimination against

  individuals or groups based on their age,

  particularly against older adults or younger people.

  Ageism can affect perceptions of competence,

  worth, and social inclusion.
• Homophobia and Transphobia:

  involve prejudice or

  discrimination against individuals or groups based

  on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

  These biases can lead to exclusion, harassment,

  and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Religious Bias

  refers to prejudice or discrimination

  against individuals or groups based on their

  religious beliefs or practices. It can manifest in

  intolerance, stereotyping, and marginalization of

  religious minorities.
• Class Bias

  involves prejudice or discrimination

  against individuals or groups based on their

  socioeconomic status or social class. It can

  contribute to inequalities in access to resources,

  opportunities, and social mobility.
• Cultural Bias

  involves prejudice or discrimination

  against individuals or groups based on their

  cultural background or heritage. It can lead to

  misunderstandings, ethnocentrism, and

  marginalization of minority cultures.