New Brunswick
31. Identifying and responding to bias in oral communications
31.2 Perspectives Bias Identity Power Values
Chapter 31.2
Master Cultural Discourse: Perspectives, Bias, Identity, Power, and Values
Develop critical thinking skills to analyze how identity, bias, and power shape contemporary cultural conversations and discourse.
What You'll Learn
Identity and personal experiences significantly influence discourse participation patterns
Power dynamics determine whose voices dominate contemporary cultural conversations
Bias recognition helps students evaluate information sources more critically
Understanding diverse perspectives promotes respectful engagement across cultural differences
What You'll Practice
1
Students analyze how identity influences interpretation in discourse scenarios
2
Learners identify bias and power imbalances in communication contexts
3
Young scholars practice recognizing privilege and marginalization in conversations
Why This Matters
Understanding how perspectives, bias, identity, power, and values shape discourse prepares students for respectful engagement in diverse academic, professional, and civic conversations.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Cultural Discourse
Bias Recognition
Power Dynamics
Identity Analysis
Critical Thinking
NB Curriculum Aligned
