Social Identity and Implicit Bias

Description:

Social identity is a person’s sense of who they are based on their group membership(s) (e.g., social class and family status). Groups give us a sense of social identity; a sense of belonging to the social world. Implicit Bias is when we have attitudes or stereotypes about groups automatically and unintentionally. In this course we will focus on our own social identities, types of implicit bias and how both may impact social work practice. Together participants will reflect on how to address these concepts that contributes to a thriving, more connected environment.

Objectives:

As a result of this course, participants will be prepared to:

1. Identify and reflect on your own social identifies

2. Recognize how our own social identities and the social identities of others contributes to our social work practice

3. Describe implicit bias and how it impacts social work practice

Format: Online, Asychronous-Self-paced (once registered you will find the course materials on the online event page)

CECHs: 1 Continuing Education Contact Hours. Meets Implicit Bias Criteria

Skill Level: Beginner

Refunds: You can refund yourself up to 7 days before event on Eventbrite.

Accommodations: Please email us directly with any special accommodations you may need at swkce@msu.edu

Contact Info: swkce@msu.edu

Instructor: Gina Tremonti Gembel, MSW

Gina Tremonti Gembel, Director of Continuing Education at the Michigan State University School of Social Work, holds a Master in Social Work with a concentration in organizational and community practice. She has worked in public health and other social service fields to assist groups in understanding health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health so they can work together to reduce the likelihood that people are disadvantaged because of their race, class, or gender. Her skills include community outreach and engagement, facilitation, and the use of tools for collaboration.