Understanding Gender Bias and Its Implications

The video discusses gender bias, highlighting personal experiences and societal statistics. It explains unconscious bias, its sources, and effects on decision-making. The speaker emphasizes the need for awareness and action to combat bias, urging both men and women to participate in creating equitable environments.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the young woman's book choice at the airport?

• Annoyance

• Surprise

• Indifference

• Amusement

What percentage of Fortune 500 CEOs are women, according to the speaker?

• 10%

• 20%

• 5%

• 15%

What is the main reason unconscious biases are difficult to recognize?

• They are always intentional

• They are stored in the conscious mind

• They are based on factual information

• They operate outside of our awareness

What tool is used to measure unconscious associations related to gender?

• Gender Equality Index

• Cognitive Bias Test

• Implicit Association Test

• Bias Awareness Scale

How does media contribute to gender bias, according to the speaker?

• By reinforcing stereotypes

• By providing balanced representation

• By promoting gender equality

• By ignoring gender issues

What effect did the 'nerdy' classroom decor have on female students' interest in computer science?

• Confused interest

• Decreased interest

• No effect

• Increased interest

What is a potential consequence for women who speak out about bias in the workplace?

• Career advancement

• Being labeled as playing the gender card

• Receiving more support

• Being ignored

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to combat unconscious bias?

• Ignoring the problem

• Legislation alone

• Becoming a good observer of your environment

• Relying on others to change

Why is gender equity not just a women's issue, according to the speaker?

• Men are unaffected by gender roles

• Men also benefit from breaking stereotypes

• It is a minor societal concern

• Only women can solve the issue

What is the speaker's call to action for men in the audience?

• To ignore gender issues

• To support women silently

• To actively participate in addressing bias

• To focus on their own careers