Unlearning LGBTQ+ Implicit Biases on Campus

Unlearning LGBTQ+ Implicit Biases on Campus

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    Presenter(s)

    Morgan Couture

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    This presentation was given live at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 via Zoom. A recording of the presentation is included below.

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    Just as prejudices are learned, they are also possible to “unlearn.” College is often the first opportunity students have to encounter LGBTQ+ themes and communities. Therefore, regardless of intentions, students are likely to act on biases they have formed prior to entering college. This can create a challenging environment for LGBTQ+ students to live and study in. Cognitive psychology research has identified successful strategies for reducing bias. This session proposes a customized digital learning module based on this research, aimed at helping UD students unlearn LGBTQ+ biases. This session will also be an opportunity to gain insight and feedback from stakeholders in preparation to implement this project on campus.

    Publication Date

    4-22-2020

    Project Designation

    Independent Research

    Primary Advisor

    Laura Gentner Hutchinson

    Primary Advisor's Department

    The Brook Center

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium project, Student Development, Multidisciplinary

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    Reduced Inequalities; Gender Equality

    Unlearning LGBTQ+ Implicit Biases on Campus

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