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Understanding Bias: A Foundation for Anti-Racism
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Bias is a product of our environment, shaped by sociological, colonial forces and cultural conditioning. While these biases may form naturally, acting on them is neither acceptable nor inevitable. The path to anti-racism involves moving beyond passive non-racism to actively dismantling biases that uphold systemic injustice.
Unconscious bias, as discussed in Gino et al.’s Harvard Business Review article, is a ‘normal’ response to our surroundings but is neither involuntary nor fixed. Recognizing that our brains are malleable and capable of positive change is key to effective anti-bias training and helps foster a growth-oriented approach to reducing bias.
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This website serves all legal professionals—not just young lawyers—seeking to build fair, empathetic practices. By understanding how biases form and committing to personal development, legal practitioners can challenge ingrained prejudices and contribute to a more equitable legal system, one that better serves diverse communities and promotes true justice.