Words Have Power: How Language Shapes Perception and Reinforces Bias
Words have meaning. Some carry significant weight, yet people often manipulate them to fit their own narratives.
The Past Is Still with Us
“The past isn’t dead. It’s not even past.” – William Faulkner, American Novelist I was listening to my favorite podcast, Hidden Brain, when the guest, Dr. Claude Steele quoted Faulkner. The episode was about stereotype threat and Steele was making a key point. He explained how long-held stereotypes about our racial group, gender, or other …
Do This When You See Inequities
This month we’ve been exploring inequity – what it is, how to spot it, and today we’ll look at three things you can do when you see inequities. Recognizing injustice and unfairness is a start, but there is absolutely more that we can all do to ensure we address inequity in our society. Once you …
How do Barriers and Inequities Impact our Society?
In our last post, we looked at the difference between equality, equity, and justice. We saw that when there is a barrier blocking someone’s path, equality can provide everyone the same type of support to overcome it, but equity gives people the specific support they need to overcome the barrier. There is no one-size-fits-all approach …