What is unbiased writing?
Writers who use unbiased language write in ways that are free from gender and group stereotypes, including race, age, ethnicity, ability level, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation. By using unbiased language, writers can avoid using offensive language and include all readers.
How do you stay impartial?
Impartiality
- I take into account individual needs and requirements in all of my actions.
- I understand that treating everyone fairly does not mean everyone is treated the same.
- I always give people an equal opportunity to express their views.
- I communicate with everyone, making sure the most relevant message is provided to all.
What does it mean to check your bias?
Bias tests can expose one’s implicit attitudes, of which they are unaware. For example, you may believe women and men should be equally associated with careers in scientific fields. Yet, your automatic associations could show that you (like many others) associate men with science more than women.
Why is it important to know your bias?
Bias tests aim to measure the strength of association between groups and evaluations or stereotypes. The outcomes of these bias tests can provide a clearer picture of how people perceive those in their outer group. Helping people become aware of their biases is the first step to addressing them.
Why is recognizing bias important?
It’s important to understand bias when you are researching because it helps you see the purpose of a text, whether it’s a piece of writing, a painting, a photograph – anything. You need to be able to identify bias in every source you use.
How do you address a bias in the workplace?
There are a number of actions that employers and decision makers can take to change or reduce the impact of implicit bias in the workplace.
- Increase Awareness.
- Build Networks.
- Increase Exposure.
- Solicit Input.
- Don’t Rush.
- Strive for Alignment and Thoughtfulness.
- Ask Questions.
- Avoid Interruptions.