35 minute group activity · 8 groups · 40 participants
Recognizing and
addressing gender bias
Examine the evidence. Explain the effect.
Write a fairer announcement together.
Choose your group to open its private workspace. Your facilitator will provide an access code.
Your group workspace
One shared submission per groupGroup 1
Five participants
Analysis and revised content
Group 2
Five participants
Analysis and revised content
Group 3
Five participants
Analysis and revised content
Group 4
Five participants
Analysis and revised content
Group 5
Five participants
Analysis and revised content
Group 6
Five participants
Analysis and revised content
Group 7
Five participants
Analysis and revised content
Group 8
Five participants
Analysis and revised content
What you will submit
One analysis.
Four clear criteria.
Your group identifies three issues in a fictional announcement, explains their effects, revises the wording, and recommends one practical process improvement.
- Evidence of gender biasQuote the exact wording for three findings.
- Explanation of effectsExplain who may be affected and how.
- Appropriate revisionsAddress each issue and write a full announcement.
- Practical process improvementName an action, an owner, and the issue it addresses.
Read the activity instructions and 8-point rubric
Read and organize: 5 minutes. Analyze: 10 minutes. Revise: 10 minutes. Share: 8 minutes, one per group. Check and submit: 2 minutes.
| Criterion | 0 points | 1 point | 2 points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence of gender bias | Findings are missing or unsupported. | Only one or two supported issues, or incomplete evidence. | At least three issues supported by exact wording. |
| Explanation of effects | Effects are missing or incorrectly explained. | Some effects explained, but affected people or consequences remain unclear. | Clearly explains who may be affected and how for all three findings. |
| Appropriate revisions | Revisions are missing or retain the identified bias. | Addresses some issues, but stereotypes, exclusions, or unclear assignments remain. | Addresses all three issues, preserves the purpose, and clarifies responsibilities. |
| Practical process improvement | Recommendation is missing or unrelated. | Relevant improvement with insufficient implementation detail. | Feasible action with an owner and a clear connection to the findings. |
Maximum 8 points. Completion target: at least 6/8, with no criterion scored 0. Feedback and revision are part of the activity.