The Words and their definitions 🔒 ↗️ resource document was created for the purpose of providing current language to explain justice related concepts.
Bias 🔒 ↗️
Guide on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Terminology ↗️
A preconceived judgment that is held by a person and that influences their perception of or their behaviour towards another person or group of people. (Biases can be manifested through favoritism towards or discrimination against a person or group of people based on factors such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, age, religion or socioeconomic status.)
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