QUIZ Session 2, Part 1: Unconscious bias and Racism

Some of the barriers that prevents cultural understanding, cultural safety and reconciliation with First Nations people include:

The fact that some Aboriginal people just won't get over the past

Denial, apathy and misconceptions on the part of non-Aboriginal people

There are too many rules and regulations governing cultural interactions between people

Sticks and stones will break my bones...

But names will never hurt me...

And racist name-calling and labelling is never ok!

Unconscious bias can be held by each of us about many issues, not just race; including age, gender and socio-economic status

False

True

What are some ways we can challenge racism and unconscious bias in our workplace and communities?

Be aware of your own attitudes, stereotypes and expectations

Acknowledge diversity and avoid stereotypical thinking

Establish standards of responsibility and behaviour working collectively with others

Use language and behaviour that is non-biased and inclusive

Provide accurate information to challenge stereotypes and biases

Challenge discriminatory attitudes and behaviours in some positive way

ALL OF THE ABOVE

More Quizzes