Bias- is an inclination toward one way of

thinking, often based on how you were

raised.
Prejudice- refers to a preconceived opinion
or feeling towards a person based solely on
their affiliation with a group.
Discrimination- comes into play when one
starts acting upon a prejudice they possess
regarding a certain group of people.
Prejudice is an opinion or viewpoint,
Discrimination is an action created based
on prejudice
Seven Forms of Bias in Instructional Material
Invisibility: What you don’t see makes a lasting
Impression.
- Women, those with disabilities, gays and
homosexual continue to be missing from many of
today’s texts.
Stereotyping: Shortcuts to Bigotry.
- assigns a rigid set of characteristics to all
member of the group. (Men portrayed as
assertive and successful in their jobs, but they
rarely discussed as husband or father)
(Women as caregivers)
Unreality: Rose Colored Glasses.
- denying the students/pupils the information they
need to recognize, understand, and perhaps some day
conquer societal problem. (because of affirmative
action programs, people of color and women now enjoy
economic and political equality superior over white
males) (the notion that technology will resolve
persistent social problems)
Linguistic Bias: Word Count.
- language can be a powerful conveyor of bias, in
both blatant and subtle forms. (the word forefather,
mankind, businessman, and he/his serve to deny the
contribution of females.
Cosmetic Bias: “Shiny” covers.