Recent findings in experimental social psychology have demonstrated the existence of “implicit biases”--attitudes and stereotypes that we are neither aware of nor necessarily endorse. Social scientists have also discovered “stereotype threat”--that negative stereotypes about us can undermine our performance even when we consciously reject those stereotypes as irrelevant or inaccurate.

In this talk, Prof. Jerry Kang will survey the social science of implicit biases and stereotype threat with emphasis on real-world consequences within the firm in terms of hiring, training, performance, retention, and promotion. He will also briefly suggest some potential strategies that can counter these implicit social cognitions by altering individual motivation, changing institutional norms, and increasing structural accountability. The learning objectives include greater awareness of biases and threats, and how to counter them within our institutions.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

The Saban Research Insitute Auditorium - 4661 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Brunch served at 11:15 am

REGISTER: tinyurl.com/DEI-JerryKang