Can We Really Measure Implicit Bias? Maybe Not

 

Article title: " Can We Really Measure Implicit Bias? Maybe Not "

Source: The Chronicle Review

Date: 05 January 2017

URL: https://www.chronicle.com/article/can-we-really-measure-implicit-bias-maybe-not/

Summary: After reading this article, I can be more understand about 2 issues as follows:

・The first was a project implicit that tested a large number of people to find and assess those taking the IAT test for the presence of implicit bias. The IAT test is about revealing our implicit bias by bringing what we are familiar with that we have seen in our daily lives, let us answer as quickly as possible and evaluate the results of how many mistakes that we got on the test. From the results of the researcher's survey, they discovered that if we have implied bias can lead us to discriminatory behavior. They also concluded that there is little evidence that change in implicit bias is associated with change in a person's behavior.

・The second is the discussions between the researchers, which shows that each person's point of view is inconsistent and have different opinions, not quite agreeing with others. Banaji and Greenwald have aspirations to make society better and have spoken out about the IAT test that overall scores still cannot prove that people are implicitly biased. Everyone wanted to understand the reason for discrimination and these day still no one will be able to find the answer but hopefully there will be some progress on this problems. although there is little evidence to show that changing implicit bias is a useful way of changing those behaviors, so what should we do?

Reaction: Having done the IAT test, I felt that it was more of an experiment about reflection, intelligence and response than it was about our own bias. I think the test is something that we are more familiar, image memory with from what we see in daily life and media. For example: I did a test on Harmless Objects, Weapons and the result indicate that I got strong automatic association for Harmless Objects with White American, Weapons with Black American the result isn't surprising to me much, hence by I have memories from movies where Black are armed with weapons. It might be perceived as a bad image for them but I understand that's their acting role to make them look cool and powerful. Based on my own experience, I've met Black people and they've been very kind to me. I don't think what I did on the IAT test would create a bad memory for them and make me feel prejudiced. However, in order to have prejudice to anyone, when he/she has done bad things or doing somethings that affect to me if that person does not do anything that affects. Personally, I think I don't have any prejudice or negative thoughts about that person.

Question: 

- If we are prejudiced against others, how do we manage our own feelings?

- What impact can implicit bias have on society? If the society we live in has implied bias, what should we do?

- In fact, this problem arises from ourselves or from society, how can we change our perspectives?

Body Shaming

Article title: "Body Shaming: What Is It & Why Do We Do It?"

Source: Walden Behavioral Care

Date: 3 February 2023

URL: https://www.waldeneatingdisorders.com/blog/body-shaming-what-is-it-why-do-we-do-it/

Summary: This source is presenting us with the knowledge of body shaming other people and it can occur anywhere in our society. what causes these things to happen?, all of this may be due to the physical appearance and mixed with imperfections. The indoctrination and memory of body shaming might come in the form of "Sitcoms" that feature actors with physical disabilities or overweight and make jokes with them. Not only this, media messages, images, memes can generate shame and comparisons, to always remind you to stay within the standards otherwise you may be the victims of body shaming. In addition, author also said "Body-shaming criticizing yourself or others because of some aspect of physical appearance can lead to a vicious cycle of judgment and criticism". 

Reaction: In my opinion when others criticize appearance, dress up, personality and our outward appearance whether it's straightforward, compare or joking these words had a very detrimental effect on the body and mind of those being ridiculed. It is a form of bullying that causes the victim to lose self-esteem and could leading them to depression. In another view of me, it is not wrong to criticize, but we should keep in mind that what we say is not going to hurt other people's feelings. We can say good things by using the principle of choosing words to make society a better place.

Question (Base on group discussion): 

○ When will the body shaming run out?

○ Dose everyone deserve body shaming?

○ If you see someone who has been affected by body shaming, what will you do?