unconscious bias

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“Common types of unconscious biases in the workplace include gender bias, racial bias, age bias, confirmation bias, Halo effect, Horn effect, similarity bias, authority bias, beauty bias, and performance attribution bias.”
from deel.com

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MSM

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“MSM and gay refer to different things: behaviors and social identities. MSM refers to sexual activities between men, regardless of how they identify, whereas gay can include those activities but is more broadly seen as a cultural identity.”
from — Wikipedia contributors. (2025k, May 29). Men who have sex with men. Wikipedia. 

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marginalized

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“He accused the current administration of undermining judicial independence, dismantling safeguards for marginalized communities, and normalizing political retribution.”
From Salon

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mental health

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“Texas ranks last in the country for access to mental health services.”
From — Danielle Campoamor, NBC News, 29 May 2022

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men who have sex with men

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“According to nationally-representative surveys in the United States, hundreds of thousands of straight-identified men have had sex with other men.”
from — Why do some straight men have sex with other men? – UBC News. (2024, December 20). UBC News. 

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marginalize

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“While the controversy touches on complex questions of identity, fashion and representation, Montes believes it’s important to examine what being “seen” in elite spaces really means for marginalized communities.”
From Los Angeles Times

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LGBTQ

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“When using language relating to the LGBTQ+ community, the most important thing is to be kind and respectful. If you’re ever unsure how a person describes themselves and wants to be described by others, just ask.”
from — Stonewall. (2025, July 1). List of LGBTQ+ terms. 

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