What are stereotypes and where do they come from?
Stereotypes stem from our experiences, cultural background, upbringing, and the society around us.
Our brains use them as shortcuts to process information quickly. But when left unexamined, they can lead to snap judgments and unconscious bias, affecting how we relate to others.
These mental shortcuts oversimplify people’s identities and limit our ability to truly understand and value one another.
Stereotypes stem from our experiences, cultural background, upbringing, and the society around us.
Our brains use them as shortcuts to process information quickly. But when left unexamined, they can lead to snap judgments and unconscious bias, affecting how we relate to others.
These mental shortcuts oversimplify people’s identities and limit our ability to truly understand and value one another.
What can we do together?
At Markas, we’re committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued.
But real change also comes from individual actions, repeated every day:
By cultivating a more open and thoughtful mindset, we can strengthen our relationships, work better together, and shape a workplace culture that truly values diversity.
At Markas, we’re committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued.
But real change also comes from individual actions, repeated every day:
- Use kind and respectful language
- Reflect on your automatic thoughts and assumptions
- Focus on what makes each colleague unique, beyond any label
By cultivating a more open and thoughtful mindset, we can strengthen our relationships, work better together, and shape a workplace culture that truly values diversity.
Our commitment goes on
This initiative is one of many that Markas is implementing to uphold the principles of Gender Equality Certification.
It’s a meaningful recognition of our daily commitment to fairness, inclusion, and the well-being of all employees.
This initiative is one of many that Markas is implementing to uphold the principles of Gender Equality Certification.
It’s a meaningful recognition of our daily commitment to fairness, inclusion, and the well-being of all employees.
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