Are you being forced into Unconscious Bias Training?
We've helped many people to navigate this situation with positive results. Here's a thread on what to do:
1. Show Sympathy For Their Goals
Explain that you care about the intentions of the training (to treat individuals equally regardless of identity), and highlight that you have an issue with the methods.
2. Get Educated
Take an informed approach. Learn about Critical Social Justice & get familiar with the research that shows UBT does not work and can even have detrimental effects. Resources: bit.ly/Counterweight-…
3. Suggest Alternatives
There are ways to achieve diversity & inclusion that don't rely on unscientific training like UBT. Here's a template presentation you can show to your employer: bit.ly/employee-help
4. Don't Go Rogue
There's likely other people in the company who are uncomfortable. You could send an anonymous, company-wide email asking if your concerns are shared.
5. We Can Support You.
Our Discord community is full of people with similar experiences who have been successful. Apply to join here: bit.ly/Counterweight-…
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