samsteer's review against another edition
4.0
A lie repeated often enough does not become truth, it becomes invisible.
laurenboys's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
lakecake's review against another edition
4.0
I won a copy of this book via Goodreads Giveaways and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I do diversity work for a living, so I had some good background on a lot of the things presented here, but I was pleasantly surprised with the presentation and what I learned. This was written in a way that it is instructive for newcomers to the idea of inherent bias, but there are many great insights for those who already have familiarity. It’s a realistic look at the bias that we all have, but it gives hopeful instances and advice to change. Highly recommend.
I do diversity work for a living, so I had some good background on a lot of the things presented here, but I was pleasantly surprised with the presentation and what I learned. This was written in a way that it is instructive for newcomers to the idea of inherent bias, but there are many great insights for those who already have familiarity. It’s a realistic look at the bias that we all have, but it gives hopeful instances and advice to change. Highly recommend.
neele_j's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
For anyone who believes everyone has the same opportunities in life, who believes they don't see skin color or gender, but also for anyone who thinks prejudice is a problem.
This book gives you insight into how prejudice and bias are created, why our brains love stereotypes, and what you can personally do about it. It also sheds light on how the (working) lives of marginalized groups can be improved.
This book gives you insight into how prejudice and bias are created, why our brains love stereotypes, and what you can personally do about it. It also sheds light on how the (working) lives of marginalized groups can be improved.
sedgewren's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
A well-cited, well-researched book on gender and racial bias. I appreciated the psychological and sociological angle on these issues, as well as the practical tips on tackling bias within ourselves. I liked how she acknowledges that, although bias can be explained and explored through science, the real work to be done is emotional and personal.