It is clear that people’s opinions and views regarding their prejudice in reference to particular topics, for example racial discrimination, are not gained at birth, but are formed at a relatively early age due to the heavy influence of cultural norms and expectations. The level of prejudice gained from this factor strongly depends on the area in which you live, the culture of that area and therefore the specific type of people living in that area. It is also clear, however, that these views can be changed due to modern day views and open mindedness of the generations present today.
Racial bias in both children and adults is evidently influenced by a range of factors which includes historical, cultural, social, political and economic factors. …show more content…
Denson’s meta-analysis was designed to examine the connection between the diversity – related initiatives and racial bias. The meta-analysis sought to answer three primary questions , what is the magnitude of the general relationship between cocurricular and curricular diversity activities on racial bias?, Is there heterogeneity? And if there is heterogeneity, why? (Denson, 2009). In answering these questions, Denson examined classroom diversity in Higher School Education and the benefits of the diversity. Denson stated that one of the main benefits of classroom diversity is the reduction of racial bias, further proving that beliefs can be changed once formed. In implementing these new diversity related initiatives, it is clear that the aim is to prepare college graduates to not only manage but promote and benefit from diversity in the work environment (Denson 2009). Denson also found that several types of curricular and cocurricular programs were extremely successful in reducing students racial bias including ; multicultural course interventions, a diversity workshop or training interventions, peer – facilitated interventions and service interventions (Denson 2009). The programs work through providing students with an opportunity to engage with those different from themselves, reinforcing that racial bias stems from having a fear of the unknown (Haugsby, 1991). Therefore, it is clear through Denson’s study of the benefits of introducing diversity – related initiatives into Higher School Education refutes the statement that ‘nothing will change racial bias views once they are
Racial bias in both children and adults is evidently influenced by a range of factors which includes historical, cultural, social, political and economic factors. …show more content…
Denson’s meta-analysis was designed to examine the connection between the diversity – related initiatives and racial bias. The meta-analysis sought to answer three primary questions , what is the magnitude of the general relationship between cocurricular and curricular diversity activities on racial bias?, Is there heterogeneity? And if there is heterogeneity, why? (Denson, 2009). In answering these questions, Denson examined classroom diversity in Higher School Education and the benefits of the diversity. Denson stated that one of the main benefits of classroom diversity is the reduction of racial bias, further proving that beliefs can be changed once formed. In implementing these new diversity related initiatives, it is clear that the aim is to prepare college graduates to not only manage but promote and benefit from diversity in the work environment (Denson 2009). Denson also found that several types of curricular and cocurricular programs were extremely successful in reducing students racial bias including ; multicultural course interventions, a diversity workshop or training interventions, peer – facilitated interventions and service interventions (Denson 2009). The programs work through providing students with an opportunity to engage with those different from themselves, reinforcing that racial bias stems from having a fear of the unknown (Haugsby, 1991). Therefore, it is clear through Denson’s study of the benefits of introducing diversity – related initiatives into Higher School Education refutes the statement that ‘nothing will change racial bias views once they are