Biases

A bias is a tendency, inclination, or prejudice toward or against something

or someone. Some biases are positive and helpful—like choosing to only eat foods
that are considered healthy or staying away from someone who has knowingly
caused harm. But biases are often based on stereotypes, rather than actual
knowledge of an individual or circumstance. Whether positive or negative, such
cognitive shortcuts can result in prejudgments that lead to rash decisions or
discriminatory practices.
Bias and Stereotyping
Bias is often characterized as stereotypes about people based on the group to
which they belong and/or based on an immutable physical characteristic they
possess, such as their gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. This type of bias can
have harmful real-world outcomes. People may or may not be aware that they
hold these biases.
1.Gender Biases
Unfair difference in the way women and men are treated.
2.Racial bias and discrimination
Racial profiling targets certain groups based on the notion that some
demographics are more likely to commit certain crimes than others.
3.The Halo Effect
The halo effect refers to the tendency to allow one specific trait or our overall
impression of a person, company, or product to positively influence our judgment
of their other related traits.
4. Ageism
Ageism is a type of bias based on a person’s age. It can take three main forms:
Stereotypes, or preconceived beliefs about the ways age affects interests,
personality, and abilities Prejudice, which might involve feelings of disdain, dislike,
pity, and irritation.