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Tweeting Hidden Bias

What do we make of tweets that are racist, sexist, or perhaps homophobic?  Are these people ignorant?  Are they simply “blowing off steam,” without thinking of the consequences?  Or might they be signs of hidden bias, bias that typically remains … Continue reading

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Hidden Bias and Stay-at-Home Moms

In case you missed it, political pundit Hilary Rosen made news last week when she told Anderson Cooper that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney should think twice about relying on his wife to tell him what women really care about. … Continue reading

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Cain’s Contradiction

In recent weeks, Governor Rick Perry has been fending off criticism for not removing a racially offensive term from a rock outside a hunting camp his family once leased. One of the most prominent critics is fellow Republican presidential candidate, … Continue reading

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Tutu the Teacher

Last week, Archbishop Desmond Tutu retired at the age of 79. As a teacher, his students spanned the globe. One of the most important lessons I learned from him has to do with our hidden biases, and the subtle ways … Continue reading

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