Implicit Bias

Theresa M. Bouley, PhD is a professor of education at Eastern Connecticut State University and the President of the Connecticut chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME). In her research and teaching she specializes in creating early childhood and elementary instruction and environments that center on justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. Anni K. Reinking, EdD is a research, author, and consultant. Dr. Reinking focuses on creating equitable learning environments by working with schools and organizations around the country focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging (DEIA/B).

• Prologue Chapter 1: Biases and StereotypesChapter 2: The Impact of Implicit Bias and MicroaggressionsChapter 3: Multicultural Education: An Antidote for Implicit Bias and MicroaggressionsChapter 4: Section 2Chapter 5: Racial Microaggressions Chapter 6: Gender, Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation MicroaggressionsChapter 7: Religious, Spirituality, and Non-Religious MicroaggressionsChapter 8: Economic MicroaggressionsChapter 9: Ability, Disability, Ableism Microaggressions Chapter 10: Linguistic Diversity and MicroaggressionsChapter 11: Family Diversity and Microaggressions Chapter 12: School-Wide Approaches to Creating an Equitable, Anti-Bias EducationResourcesAbout the Author

In today's political climate, notions of implicit bias and microaggression are received very differently. Some people respond by embarking on serious reckoning and widespread human resource trainings; others respond with disbelief, pushback, and even conspiracy theories. This volume by scholars Bouley and Reinking provides a comprehensive introduction to the varied manifestations, impacts, and counter strategies of implicit bias and microaggressions, serving as a natural bridge to connect people with different opinions. The book's focus on education is particularly helpful for connecting young generations. From discussing explicit misconceptions and stereotypes to languages of implicit bias; impact on students; and practical recommendations for creating an equitable, anti-bias environment, the authors discuss seven forms of microaggression—racial, gender/sexuality, religious/spirituality, economic, linguistic, ableism, and family diversity—which offers a unique intersectional lens on the racial reckoning of equity among existing educators…. [T]he book has well-crafted reflection questions and working tables to guide readers of any level. Recommended. General readers and lower-division undergraduates.