Most of us believe that we are fair and equitable and evaluate others based on objective facts. However, research has shown that we all hold implicit biases that unconsciously affect our understanding, actions, and decisions. Even in ideal work settings where publishers, editors, reviewers, and others have no stereotypes or prejudices toward other groups, discrimination may still occur. Awareness of our biases and those hidden within the publication process, from commissioning to post-publication, is critical to promoting diversity and inclusion within the publishing industry. This interactive session introduces practical strategies to identify and reduce the influence of implicit bias in the publication process and our personal lives.
Learning Objectives: After completing this interactive workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Define implicit bias.
2. Identify how and where bias enters the publication process.
3. Describe barriers to mitigating or reducing bias in the publication process
4. Describe practice strategies for identifying and reducing the influence of implicit bias in the publication process and our personal lives.
Presenter: Dr. Joseph M. Williams, Associate Professor, School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia and Affirm Consulting LLC
Dr. Williams' primary research focuses on identifying the protective factors and underlying processes that contribute to the academic resilience of K-12 students of color and those from low-wealth families. His secondary interest includes multicultural and social justice training practices for (K-12) counselors, educators, and other helping professionals. In addition to publishing scholarly articles and book chapters in these areas, he consults with school districts, communities, associations, and corporations to improve diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts and engage people in productive dialogue and action. Dr. Williams is also the faculty director of Starr Hill Pathways (SHP)—a free, year-round college and career readiness program for Charlottesville youth in grades 7-12 from historically marginalized communities. Dr. Williams guides the SHP research agenda.
This event is co-sponored by the Society for Research in Child Development
