Essays on Bias

Experiences, beliefs, culture, family and many other environmental factors affect our subjective world views. It is essential to be aware of one’s bias not only for professional success but personal growth. Bias is an unfortunate but very real part of life, and it affects all...

Throughout the variety of stages on my life, I’ve observed my own experiences of confirmation bias. Confirmations bias is also called the confirmatory bias or myside bias and it exists when people use evidence to confirm their own ideas or beliefs. I experienced this confirmation...

I have chosen to review ‘Ageism in the Workplace’. This journal article was published by Helen Dennis and Kathryn Thomas in regard to Ageism that is still alive after the ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act) has been around for over 35 years. I chose...

In this analysis, I review two documentary films which attempt to clarify what exactly happened on the day of September 11th, 2001, also known as 9/11. Using the films 9/11: Science and Conspiracy by Director Robert Erickson and Loose Change 2nd Edition (200irected by Dylan...

“We all carry biases with us all. We learn them as a part of our socialization into our communities”(Carola) Due to ignorance, sometimes stereotypes are accepted by us all due to how much news and information we consume. No matter how much we oppose it,...

Bias against women is not a new phenomenon as women are a marginalized segment of society who are discriminated in daily life; however, with the passage of time, the monster of bias has taken different forms and shapes that are explained and criticized by sociologists...

One who stands for racism, argues for equal rights and better treatment. But, can biased opinions be a good way to stand against it? Malcolm X is considered as a public activist against racism in the United States. At one point in the many changes...