Answer to Question #217155 in Management for aditee

Question

Give examples of the following types of Biases in a sentence: Gender bias, Racial bias, Age bias, Disability bias. How can they be avoided?

Answer 1

Examples of bias in a sentences

Gender bias

Teachers, especially those who teach younger-aged children, are often assumed to be women.

Racial bias

A police officer decided to stop and frisk Person A (who is Black) but does not stop Person B (White).

Age bias

Not interviewing someone because they are too young or too old to fit in with other staff. Not employing younger workers because it is assumed they will quickly move on to another job.

Disability bias

Employers are not allowed to make hiring decisions based on whether someone has a disability.

How to avoid bias

• Use Third-Person Point of View
• Choose Words Carefully When Making Comparisons
• Be Specific When Writing About People.
• Use People First Language.
• Use Gender-Neutral Phrases.
• Use Inclusive or Preferred Personal Pronouns.
• Check for Gender Assumption