Implicit bias

Okay, kiddo, let me try to explain implicit bias to you. Have you ever played a game where you have to sort different things into categories? Like putting all the toys with wheels in one pile and the ones without wheels in another pile? That's kind of like what our brains do, but sometimes they do it automatically without us even realizing it.

Implicit bias happens when our brains make quick judgements about people based on things like their race, gender, or how they look without us even knowing it's happening. It's like having a sneaky little voice in our head that tells us certain things about people without us meaning to think those things.

For example, let's say you see a man walking down the street with tattoos and piercings. Your brain might make a quick judgement and think "Oh, he must be a bad guy" without you even realizing it. But that's not fair, because having tattoos and piercings doesn't automatically make someone a bad person!

It's important to be aware of our own implicit biases and try to recognize when our brains might be making quick judgements about people that aren't fair or accurate. We can make an effort to treat everyone with kindness and respect, no matter what they look like or where they come from.