From: Pacific Standard
Unconscious Teacher Bias Harms Black College Students
November 18, 2015
Pacific Standard:
Racial tension has recently erupted into bitter conflict at several major universities, including Yale and the University of Missouri. While specific grievances vary, the protests are rooted in the deeply held belief that black students are not treated respectfully or fairly.
Recently published research reveals one type of unjust interaction that is both commonplace and consequential. It finds African Americans’ academic achievement suffers when a white instructor unconsciously harbors racist beliefs.
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