Unconscious Bias

November 13, 2017

1871

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If you are a human being, you have biases — based on race, gender, sexual orientation, body shape and size, religion, height, and a host of other things. Despite our best intentions and without our self-awareness, they are the associations that creep into our thinking, and the implicit biases we hold often don’t line up with our stated beliefs. These biases can affect how we view and treat other people, and have serious, real-world implications.

Join C2ST for a program that explores unconscious gender bias and how gender bias influences many aspects of life: from school to the workplace, government to social media, and more. A panel of experts will discuss growing your awareness of gender bias, propose actionable solutions at the individual and societal levels, and take a look at the innovative solutions coming out of startups and corporations.

Event Details

Monday, November 13th, 2017. 1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza #1212, Chicago IL, 60654. Doors open at 5:30 pm, program starts at 6 pm. The panel discussion will be followed by a wine and cheese reception where audience members can meet the speakers and discuss the evening’s themes with other attendees.

The CTA Brown and Purple lines stop in the building. Take the center elevator up to the 12th floor. Merchandise Mart is also within easy walking distance of all other major CTA lines. There are several parking garages within walking distance available. The app SpotHero, created by a Chicago startup, can aid you in finding the most convenient and affordable parking options near 1871 (or citywide). It is recommended by the staff of 1871 for those not arriving via public transportation. http://spothero.com/1871-parking

If you can’t join us in person, join us via live stream on our Facebook page, or at your convenience on our YouTube channel, C2ST TV.