In what ways does our culture perpetuate biased thinking and behaviors?
In what ways does our culture perpetuate biased thinking and behaviors?
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Our culture perpetuates biased thinking and behaviors in a variety of ways, such as reinforcing gender stereotypes, normalizing discrimination and prejudice, and encouraging conformity to dominant values. Media representations also contribute to unconscious bias by regularly presenting White people in lead roles, or portraying people of color in secondary roles or as victims. Further exacerbating the issue is implicit biases inherent in language - use of phrasing such as “he/she” instead of “they”, for example.
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In what ways does our culture perpetuate biased thinking and behaviors?
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Our culture perpetuates biased thinking and behaviors in various ways. One example is through the gender-based expectations we have for boys and girls. Girls are often seen as delicate and needing to be taken care of, while boys are expected to be aggressive and focused on achievement. This can contribute to gender inequality in future generations as these stereotypes limit the choices people have regarding their careers and roles within society.

Another example of how culture contributes to bias is seen in the racial hierarchies that exist around the world. Darker skin colors can sometimes convey stigma because lighter skin tones are associated with higher social classes or educational backgrounds within some cultures. Additionally, certain ethnic groups may gain more privilege due to discriminatory laws that favor particular races over others. This is a problem that must be confronted if we want true racial equality among all people.
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