Breaking Barriers
Transforming Perspectives on Diversity, Unconscious Bias, and Inclusion
in Personal Development
Created by
SmartlyIQ
About this course
The Psychology of Diversity and Unconscious Bias course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Through exploring the psychological factors contributing to bias and its impact, this course equips individuals with tools and strategies to reduce bias and foster inclusivity within their workplaces and communities. With theoretical foundations firmly grounded in psychology, participants gain essential insights into human behavior, helping them to navigate the complexities of diversity and create a more equitable society.
Benefits
Enhance Awareness: Gain a deep understanding of the roots and consequences of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, fostering a greater awareness of one's own biases and their impact on others.
Encourage Empathy: Develop empathy and sensitivity towards individuals from diverse backgrounds, allowing for increased understanding and acceptance within professional and personal relationships.
Foster Inclusion: Foster an inclusive space that values diversity and harnesses the benefits it offers, promoting collaboration, creativity, and innovation within teams and communities.
Reduce Bias: Acquire techniques and strategies to consciously challenge and dismantle bias, both in oneself and in systemic structures, contributing to a more equitable society.
Promote Fairness: Learn how to create fair and just practices, policies, and environments that minimize discrimination and empower individuals of all backgrounds.
Cultivate Leadership Skills: Develop the leadership skills necessary to advocate for diversity and equity, and effectively guide others in understanding and embracing differences.
Encourage Empathy: Develop empathy and sensitivity towards individuals from diverse backgrounds, allowing for increased understanding and acceptance within professional and personal relationships.
Foster Inclusion: Foster an inclusive space that values diversity and harnesses the benefits it offers, promoting collaboration, creativity, and innovation within teams and communities.
Reduce Bias: Acquire techniques and strategies to consciously challenge and dismantle bias, both in oneself and in systemic structures, contributing to a more equitable society.
Promote Fairness: Learn how to create fair and just practices, policies, and environments that minimize discrimination and empower individuals of all backgrounds.
Cultivate Leadership Skills: Develop the leadership skills necessary to advocate for diversity and equity, and effectively guide others in understanding and embracing differences.
Who This Course is For
The course 'Breaking Barriers: Transforming Perspectives on Diversity, Unconscious Bias, and Inclusion' is designed for individuals and professionals who wish to enhance their understanding of diversity, challenge unconscious biases, and foster an inclusive environment. It is suitable for people from various backgrounds, including students, employees, managers, human resource professionals, educators, community leaders, and anyone interested in promoting diversity and inclusivity in their personal and professional lives.
The course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts related to diversity, unconscious biases, and inclusion. It may cover topics such as ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background, and more. By examining these topics, participants will gain insights into the complexities of diversity and recognize how unconscious biases can influence perceptions and decisions.
The course intends to help individuals break down barriers and challenge preconceived notions, enabling them to develop a more inclusive mindset. It may explore strategies for promoting diversity and inclusivity within different contexts, such as workplaces, educational institutions, and communities. Participants will learn practical techniques to identify and address unconscious biases, fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and equal opportunity.
Ultimately, 'Breaking Barriers: Transforming Perspectives on Diversity, Unconscious Bias, and Inclusion' aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to create positive change. It is for anyone who believes in the value of diversity and wants to contribute to building a more inclusive society.
The course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts related to diversity, unconscious biases, and inclusion. It may cover topics such as ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background, and more. By examining these topics, participants will gain insights into the complexities of diversity and recognize how unconscious biases can influence perceptions and decisions.
The course intends to help individuals break down barriers and challenge preconceived notions, enabling them to develop a more inclusive mindset. It may explore strategies for promoting diversity and inclusivity within different contexts, such as workplaces, educational institutions, and communities. Participants will learn practical techniques to identify and address unconscious biases, fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and equal opportunity.
Ultimately, 'Breaking Barriers: Transforming Perspectives on Diversity, Unconscious Bias, and Inclusion' aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to create positive change. It is for anyone who believes in the value of diversity and wants to contribute to building a more inclusive society.
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Module 1: Foundations of Diversity and Stereotypes
6 Parts
Lesson 1: Introduction to Diversity Psychology
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Lesson 2: The Impact of Stereotypes on Behavior
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Lesson 3: Cognitive Processes and Stereotype Formation
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Lesson 4: Intersecting Identities and Stereotype Threat
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Lesson 5: Media and Stereotypes
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Lesson 6: Stereotype Reduction Techniques
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Module 2: Understanding Prejudice and Discrimination
6 Parts
Lesson 1: Defining Prejudice and Discrimination
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Lesson 2: The Psychology of Prejudice
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Lesson 3: Implicit Bias and Its Impact
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Lesson 4: Attribution Theory and Stereotyping
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Lesson 5: Group Dynamics and Intergroup Relations
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Lesson 6: Promoting Equality and Challenging Discrimination
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Module 3: Bias at Work
6 Parts
Lesson 1: Bias in Employment Practices
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Lesson 2: Bias in Performance Evaluations
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Lesson 3: Bias in Leadership and Decision-Making
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Lesson 4: Building Inclusive Teams
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Lesson 5: Managing Diversity Conflicts
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Lesson 6: Creating a Culture of Inclusion
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Module 4: Reducing Bias in the Community
6 Parts
Lesson 1: Community Engagement and Inclusion
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Lesson 2: Education and Awareness Programs
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Lesson 3: Advocacy and Allyship
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Lesson 4: Cultural Competence Training
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Lesson 5: Addressing Systemic Bias
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Lesson 6: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion
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