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Title:
Unveiling Implicit Bias: Psychological Perspectives on Marginalized Communities in India

Authors:
Mayna Johar

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Mayna Johar
Welham Girls School Dehradun

MLA 8
Johar, Mayna. "Unveiling Implicit Bias: Psychological Perspectives on Marginalized Communities in India." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 12, Dec. 2024, pp. 6324-6331, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i12.045. Accessed Dec. 2024.
APA 6
Johar, M. (2024, December). Unveiling Implicit Bias: Psychological Perspectives on Marginalized Communities in India. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(12), 6324-6331. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i12.045
Chicago
Johar, Mayna. "Unveiling Implicit Bias: Psychological Perspectives on Marginalized Communities in India." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 12 (December 2024), 6324-6331. Accessed December, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i12.045.

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ABSTRACT:
Despite various measures aimed at promoting equality, marginalized groups in India continue to face pervasive social exclusion across critical sectors such as education, employment, and healthcare. While structural discrimination has garnered significant attention from scholars and policymakers alike, implicit bias—a form of unconscious predisposition that influences perceptions and decision making—has received far less attention. This paper explores the interplay between implicit bias and systemic exclusion, revealing how stereotypes held by educators, healthcare providers, and employers exacerbate existing inequalities. Data indicates alarming disparities, ranging from differential treatment in academic institutions, corporations, and the healthcare sector, where individual experiences are underpinned by caste and religion. The findings also underscore the necessity of addressing both individual and institutional biases to foster equitable environments for marginalized groups. By developing comprehensive strategies that incorporate bias awareness, this research advocates for a holistic transformation of Indian societal structures and recognizes the mitigation of implicit biases as essential for achieving genuine equality and empowering marginalized communities.

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