Why Am I Biased?

Bias is perpetuated by conformity with in-group attitudes and socialization by the culture at large. The fact that white culture is dominant in America may explain why people of color often do not show a strong bias favoring their own ethnic group.

How do you stop being biased?

Here are some tips to help you start breaking implicit bias patterns:
  1. Increase contact with people who are different from you. ...
  2. Notice positive examples. ...
  3. Be specific in your intent. ...
  4. Change the way you do things. ...
  5. Heighten your awareness. ...
  6. Take care of yourself.

What causes bias?

In most cases, biases form because of the human brain's tendency to categorize new people and new information. To learn quickly, the brain connects new people or ideas to past experiences. Once the new thing has been put into a category, the brain responds to it the same way it does to other things in that category.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.