Why Good Intentions Don’t Erase Implicit Bias: A Commentary on Unconscious Prejudice and Institutional Harm
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This commentary critically examines the idea that good intentions are enough to prevent bias in institutions. Drawing on research by Jennifer Eberhardt and Jennifer Richeson, it explores how implicit bias operates below conscious awareness, shaping how we judge, punish, and trust others. The paper applies these insights to both American and Ghanaian contexts, calling for greater institutional accountability and public awareness.
