The Bulletin


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Why short 'unconscious bias' programs aren't enough to end racial harassment and discrimination

  • Written by Victor Sojo, Lecturer, University of Melbourne

An evaluation of 40 years of research has found that diversity training workshops have only a small effect in reducing bias against members of minority groups. The research also shows the impact on behaviour decays over time, and shorter training programs lead to smaller changes.

Given this and the pervasive and insidious nature of racial...

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