DIFFERENTIATING BIASES FROM PREJUDICES

• Preference


  A natural part of how the brain works, where we make choices and favor one thing over another
• Bias


  One's tendency or inclination to favor one person, thing or idea over another
• Each individual holds a specific reason and context for his/her bias</b>
• Biases are often expressed and manifested in a manner that is unfair and unfavorable to the other side
• Prejudice


  A preconceived opinion or prejudgment that is not based on logical reason and actual experience
• Bias leads to

  Prejudice
• Prejudice takes place when a person is judged based on his/her affiliation or perceived group membership
• We must make a conscious effort and commit to seeing our biases clearly and set the needed parameters around them to know whether or not our personal preferences may hurt, harm, or discriminate against others
• We have the right to our own choices; however, we also have the responsibility to treat other people with sensitivity, fairness, and equality