How to Reduce Unconscious Bias

• Recognise that the unconscious bias is a systemic issue. Internal cultures need to be checked and addressed first.
• There is no shame or guilt in unconscious bias. Unconscious bias stems from our tendency to categorise people into social groups and often doesn't match our conscious values.
• It takes a series of conversations and interventions to prevent and protect against unconscious bias.

Unconscious bias refers to unconscious forms of discrimination and stereotyping. Unconscious bias often leads to discrimination, be it deliberate or unintentional.

Unconscious bias is different from cognitive biases. Cognitive biases relate to our brains' particular w...