Module 4: Biases, Stereotypes, Aggressions, & Privilege
   Part 6: Biases, Stereotypes, Aggressions, & Privilege - Optimistic Closure

This module has focused on understanding explicit and implicit bias, stereotypes and stereotype threat, microaggressions, and white privilege. Each of these concepts represents actions that maintain oppression, racism, and inequity in society. Some of these actions are conscious and overt, but others are unconscious or invisible to those that perpetrate or benefit from them. Changing oppressive systems requires an understanding of these tools and how to engage in antiracist work.

Consider the points in the document as you reflect on bias, stereotypes, aggressions, and white privilege.

After you reflect on this fourth module, proceed to the Module 5: Responses to Race which will overview different white responses to race and racism.

&1: Biases, Stereotypes, Aggressions, & Privilege - Optimistic Closure

This module highlighted the concepts of bias, stereotypes, aggressions, and privilege as related to racism. Reflect on the information you learned or reviewed. Use the following questions to help you consider what you have learned and what you will do moving forward.

Reflect:
  • What did you learn about bias, stereotypes, aggressions, and privilege that you could apply to your own life? 
  • What did you learn about the presence of bias, stereotypes, aggressions, and privilege in society?
  • What have you learned that has changed your thinking?
  • What have you learned or realized in this process that you would like to celebrate and build on?
  • How could you use what you have learned about bias, stereotypes, aggressions, and privilege to improve your interactions with students?
  • How could you use what you have learned about bias, stereotypes, aggressions, and privilege to improve your interactions with colleagues?

The next module will explore white responses to racism and inequity. A series of responses will be explored, culminating in antiracist action.