This is your brain on stereotypes : how science is tackling unconscious bias / Tanya Lloyd Kyi ; Drew Shannon.
"An essential overview of the science behind stereotypes: from why our brains form them to how recognizing them can help us be less biased."-- Amazon
Record details
- ISBN: 9781525300165
- ISBN: 1525300164
- Physical Description: 88 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : Kids Can Press, [2020]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 80-85) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Perception deception -- Secret messages -- Me, myself and I -- Change-makers -- Rewiring the mind -- The chances for change. |
Target Audience Note: | 910L Lexile |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG+ 6.8 3 509866. |
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Subject: | Stereotypes (Social psychology) > Juvenile literature. Discrimination > Juvenile literature. Prejudices > Juvenile literature. Social psychology > Juvenile literature. |
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- 3 of 3 copies available at Cass County.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Cass County Library-Garden City | J 303.385 KYI 2020 (Text) | 0002205511203 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Harrisonville | J 303.385 KYI 2020 (Text) | 0002205510528 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Cass County Library-Northern Resource Center | J 303.385 KYI 2020 (Text) | 0002205510536 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
This Is Your Brain on Stereotypes : How Science Is Tackling Unconscious Bias
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This Is Your Brain on Stereotypes : How Science Is Tackling Unconscious Bias
An essential overview of the science behind stereotypes: from why our brains form them to how recognizing them can help us be less biased. From the time we're babies, our brains constantly sort and label the world around us -- a skill that's crucial for our survival. But, as adolescents are all too aware, there's a tremendous downside: when we do this to groups of people it can cause great harm. Here's a comprehensive introduction to the science behind stereotypes that will help young people make sense of why we classify people, and how we can change our thinking. It covers the history of identifying stereotypes, secret biases in our brains, and how stereotypes affect our sense of self. Most importantly, it covers current research into how science can help us overcome our biases, offering hope for a future where stereotypes are less prevalent and the world is more fair for everyone. Written by award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi, this timely and hopeful book addresses the issues of discrimination, racism, sexism, ableism and homophobia and offers concrete suggestions on how to make change. It uses scientific inquiry and loads of relatable and interesting examples to explore these uncomfortable topics in age-appropriate and engaging ways. Chapters, sidebars and colorful illustrations break the text into manageable chunks. Besides the many ways this book could be used to inspire frank and in-depth discussions on the importance of addressing stereotypes and bias, it also links to many science and social studies curriculum topics. Backmatter includes an extensive list of sources, suggestions for further reading and an index.