The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast
Race and Unconscious Bias
Jul 22, 2024
Beverly Stoute, MD, shares research on the origins of unconscious racial bias. Topics include how racial bias evolves from childhood experiences, systemic racism, racial fantasies, implicit bias in psychiatric diagnoses, and healthcare disparities for black individuals.
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- Children develop racial bias early on influenced by societal norms, preferring white over black.
- Systemic racism operates unconsciously, perpetuating advantages for dominant groups and disadvantaging non-dominant groups.
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Development of Racial Bias in Childhood
Children start becoming aware of racial bias as early as three to four years old, with by five knowing that white skin is preferred over black and by six, even preferring white dolls over black dolls. This developmental process occurs subconsciously, influenced by societal norms and cultural exposure.
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