Jennifer Eberhardt, a Stanford psychology professor and author of "Biased," dives into the origins and impacts of racial bias in society. She discusses how biases stem from both conscious and unconscious perceptions and highlights startling statistics on racial profiling in law enforcement. Eberhardt emphasizes technology’s role in reinforcing these biases while presenting a case study on how a social media platform significantly reduced racial profiling. Her insights propel the conversation on accountability and awareness in tackling prejudice.
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Race Relations in America
Americans perceive race relations as worsening, causing societal struggles.
Eberhardt wrote "Biased" to address this struggle and hidden prejudices.
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Childhood Move Sparks Interest in Bias
Eberhardt's childhood move from an all-black neighborhood to a predominantly white suburb sparked her interest in bias.
This experience raised questions about race and inequality that she continues to explore.
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Unconscious Bias
Unconscious or implicit bias affects decisions and actions without awareness.
This unawareness can be entirely hidden and can strongly guide one's behavior despite good intentions.
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Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
Jennifer Eberhardt
In this book, Jennifer L. Eberhardt delves into the pervasive nature of implicit bias, illustrating how it influences various aspects of American life, including education, employment, housing, and the criminal justice system. The book combines decades of social psychology research with personal reflections and historical events, such as the White nationalist riots in Charlottesville. Eberhardt discusses her work with law enforcement and other institutions to reduce racial bias and provides practical suggestions for reform. She emphasizes the need for continued vigilance and personal reflection to combat these biases and move towards a more equitable society[1][3][4].
Jennifer Eberhardt, professor of psychology at Stanford University, talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about her most recent book, Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do. She talks about where bias comes from, why the erosion of old social norms has brought our prejudices to the surface, and how technology can encourage bias. Eberhardt shares examples of academic studies and real-world statistics that have revealed racial bias among police officers, and explains how one tech platform — the local social media site Nextdoor — reduced racial profiling among its users by more than 75 percent.
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