Unpacking White Privilege, Avoiding Stereotypes, and Building Culturally Aware Workforces and Employment Practices
This program will address:
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter, Stop Asian Hate, and #MeToo Movements on the social and legal landscape.
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Unconscious/implicit bias and how it may lead to discriminatory and harassing conduct.
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Different types of unconscious bias and how they arise at work.
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How to detect personal biases through implicit association tests.
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The role that microaggressions/microinequities and microaffirmations play.
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Prejudices and stereotypes and how they can improperly impact workplace decisions.
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Understanding the implications of White Privilege.
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The importance of expanding cultural competency and awareness of different cultures.
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How to recognize biases and engage in specific behavioral steps to interrupt biases in professional interactions.
Sessions last approximately 60-90 minutes.
