Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-2024
Abstract
The American Bar Association now requires law schools to provide "education to law students on bias, cross-cultural competency, and racism." But how can a law professor navigate these challenges in the current cultural climate fraught with polarizing divisiveness? In this present-day charged atmosphere, law students may be particularly sensitive to statements they perceive as offensive and may seek accountability for such remarks. Implicit bias and micro-aggressions can reveal biases that are unconscious and unintentional. How then can a law professor make students feel comfortable discussing these important and relevant topics in class?
Recommended Citation
Ben Fernandez, Teaching Bias in the Current Cultural Climate: Sample Exercises for a Legal Writing Class, 37 Second Draft 1 (2024).