2.2 Unconscious bias can impact your mentoring practice
What is 鈥榰nconscious bias鈥�?
The Oxford English Dictionary states:
鈥� We are all inherently biased and that fact that biases can be unconscious means that we are unaware of them.
鈥� These biases develop throughout our lives and can be influenced by friends, family, cultural background, personal experiences and the media.
鈥� We categorise people based on certain characteristics, such as age, gender, skin colour and disability. If unchecked, this can lead to stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination.
鈥� Discrimination against anyone with one or more protected characteristics is prohibited under the .
Types of Unconscious Bias
Watch the clip below and consider how understanding more about your unconscious biases will shape your mentoring practice.