Hidden Stereotypes

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As I reflect on my self-interview, the questions are focus on prejudices and stereotypes in everyday life that we are unconscious of in our society. Hidden bias has emerged as significant evidence to the disparity between public opinion. However, discrimination still exists, as people meet and communicate daily (Fastcompany). The first question that surprises me was if you could choose between being twenty or seventy? This was a difficult question to answer because ageism affects both old people and young people. Consequently, because young people gain from ageism, we focus on the bias against old people (Laureate Education (Producer). (n.d.). During my interview I chose seventy because I know I can retire and receive the highest amount of

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