Overview

This book is a research-based approach to racial bias training that focuses on detecting the subtler forms of bias and acts as a call-to-action to push back against resistance to DEI training and even the very reality of racial bias by an author with a credible platform in this area. For years, she has researched how people from different racial groups notice bias, talk about what they see, and, most importantly, what happens if (when) they disagree. The research is clear: on average, White people typically only detect overt forms of racial bias, like the use of racial slurs, whereas people of colour detect those overt forms of bias and the subtler examples as well. The research is also clear: people of colour are the group with the more accurate perspective. White people are largely unaware of, or unwilling to acknowledge, racism, and it's hurting all of us. It makes conversations about race and racism - the exact ones we need to be having to realise a more just and equitable world - incredibly challenging. As a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practitioner who has consulted for some of the world's leading companies, Dr Carter sees these theoretical gaps in bias detection play out in practical scenarios every day, and wants to help. People of colour are tired and are sick of being asked to educate White colleagues or to yield 'grace and space' as they fumble and do harm in the process. Indeed, many White people want to change their behaviour, to have more nuanced conversations about racism, to reduce their own biases, but that work is hard, it's emotionally taxing and it's scary. Detecting Bias will use peer-reviewed research, personal stories and client examples to drive these points home.

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Social psychologist Evelyn R. Carter, PhD, draws on her pioneering research and extensive work as a leader across industries to illuminate why White people and people of colour perceive racial bias so differently - and what we can do about it. What sets this book apart is Carter's gift for weaving rigourous scholarship with deeply personal narratives - from childhood experiences in predominantly White spaces to navigating pregnancy as a Black woman in a healthcare system rife with inequity. The result is a book that educates without condescending, challenges without alienating, and offers practical tools for detecting subtle bias, decentering Whiteness, confronting harmful behaviour, and raising children who reject racism. Whether you're a White person seeking to understand your blind spots or a person of colour looking for language to articulate your experiences, Carter provides the framework to move from awareness to action -- Mary C. Murphy, PhD, author of 'Cultures of Growth' At a time when conversations about race, equity and belonging are being censored and outlawed, Dr Evelyn Carter offers us clarity, courage and the tools we need to unlearn bias and build communities where we all belong. Was That Racist? pushes us to be honest with ourselves and to take accountability for creating the world we want -- Dena Simmons, founder of LiberatED An illuminating guide to knowing what you don't know about racism -- Karen Yin, author of 'The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers'

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Dr Evelyn Carter is a social psychologist who has conducted cutting-edge research on how to detect and discuss racial bias. Dr Carter's research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, and in 2018, she was featured on the Indiana University College of Arts and Sciences '20 Under 40' list. She loves bridging the theoretical insights from academia to the practical needs of corporate organisations. She has nearly 15 years of experience consulting as a diversity, equity and inclusion expert in industries ranging from higher education, financial services, technology, retail and professional sport. Her accessible approach to talking about DEI has made her a highly sought-after thought leader. Dr Carter's work and insights have been published in popular press outlets such as The Atlantic, Bloomberg, CBS This Morning, CNBC, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review and NPR. Her self-published blog series 'Let's Break it Down' merges her love of research, pop culture and corporate DEI practices.

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