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Does prejudice reduction training really work, and how can we measure its impact?

Shreya Lodeke

Well, to be honest, I'm not exactly sure if prejudice reduction training really works. I mean, it sounds like a good idea and all, but I'm not sure how you would even measure its impact. It's not like someone can take a test before and after the training to see if their prejudice levels drop.

I guess one way to measure its impact would be to look at how people behave after the training. Do they still make derogatory comments or act in a discriminatory way? Or do they make an effort to be more inclusive and accepting of others?

But even then, it's hard to determine if their behavior is truly a result of the training or if they're just trying to appear more politically correct. Plus, I think a lot of people might not even realize they're being prejudiced, so it's not like they would deliberately change their behavior.

I think it's important to address prejudice and discrimination, but I'm not sure if a single training session would be enough to change people's deeply ingrained beliefs and attitudes. It's an ongoing process that requires constant self-reflection and open-mindedness.

In the end, I think the best way to measure the impact of prejudice reduction training is through personal experiences and anecdotes. If someone feels like the training helped them become more aware of their biases and inspired them to make a conscious effort to be more accepting and inclusive, then I guess that's a positive outcome. But whether or not it's enough to truly eradicate prejudice is a different story.