The roots of bias -- How implicit racial bias develops -- The destructive effects of racial bias -- Is implicit racial bias hardwired? -- Fighting implicit racial bias.
Summary:
"Biases become harmful when they lead us to treat people unfairly. When unfair treatment of a particular group is widespread in a community or society, it gives rise to discrimination and inequality. But due to the country's long embrace of racially discriminatory laws, policies, and social codes, racial bias stands out as a particularly entrenched and destructive problem"-- Provided by publisher.
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