Understanding Racial Biases and Issues

The video discusses the existence and impact of institutional racism, particularly in affluent families, and the disparities faced by minority groups. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging race and privilege in educational settings, and the need for intentional recognition of these issues. The video also explores personal racial identity and its influence on behavior and decision-making. Finally, it highlights the significance of understanding and confronting both conscious and subconscious biases, with a focus on education and awareness starting from leadership levels.

What is a key factor that contributes to institutional racism?

• Cultural diversity

• Lack of education

• Equal opportunities for all

• Affluent family backgrounds

Which racial groups are mentioned as having a disproportionate socioeconomic status?

• Middle Eastern and European

• Native American and Pacific Islander

• Hispanic and African-American

• Caucasian and Asian

What term is used to describe the advantages that white individuals may experience?

• White privilege

• Racial equality

• Cultural bias

• Social justice

How long has the district been addressing racial issues?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 15 years

What is the impact of personal racial identity on daily life?

• It is irrelevant in modern society

• It only affects social interactions

• It affects daily behaviors and decisions

• It has no impact

What type of biases are important to acknowledge?

• Only conscious biases

• Only subconscious biases

• No biases are important

• Both conscious and subconscious biases

Why is education about biases emphasized?

• To eliminate cultural diversity

• To understand and confront them

• To reinforce them

• To ignore them

Who is involved in discussions about biases in the district?

• Senior leadership team

• Only students

• Community members

• Only teachers

What is the role of leadership in addressing biases?

• To deny the existence of biases

• To ignore biases

• To promote biases

• To address and confront biases

What is the ultimate goal of discussing biases within schools?

• To maintain the status quo

• To create awareness and change

• To limit discussions

• To increase biases