A Social-Cognitive Perspective on Gender Bias

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This upload consists of module 1 - "A Social-Cognitive Perspective on Gender Bias" of a 3-module course, which provides an in-depth exploration of gender equality non-discrimination and inclusion in research, equipping researchers with tools to integrate these principles into their work. For each module, both a power point presentation and guidelines are provided, intended as training material ready for reuse.

This module examines the cognitive mechanisms behind gender bias - social categorization, stereotyping, and confirmation bias - explaining why these processes are largely unconscious and culturally shaped, and how they manifest in everyday perceptions and interactions.