In today’s society, most people deny being racist. However, many
of us may hold on to stereotypes in our unconsciousness,
according to research done by Jean Moule Ph.D., an Oregon State
University professor. Moule, who works in the College of
Education at OSU, is the author of “Cultural Competence: A
Primer for Educators,” a book that informs teachers on how to
educate students from all backgrounds. She doesn’t want people
to hide the cultural biases and stereotypes they hold, but
rather to recognize the problem and take steps against their own
racist thoughts. In her March 13 lecture titled “Understanding
Unconscious Bias and Unintentional Racism,” Moule taught her
audience that while many would believe otherwise, the
stereotypes and biases we hear as a member of society affect us,
if not consciously than unconsciously. “Hearing her perspective,
it’s interesting that we can feel like we are not biased,” said
Diane Allen, a visiting professor from the education department.
Allen plans to use the information s