Most people like to think they're not racist, sexist, or have any other ill preconceived notion toward others. But unfortunately, research has shown, time and time again, that most of us do hold some implicit bias that skews the way we see the world, and each other.
Unconscious biases are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own awareness, according to the University of California, San Francisco's diversity and outreach office.
"Unconscious bias is far more prevalent than conscious prejudice and often incompatible with one's conscious values," the university experts explain.
If you're trying to recognize your own unconscious bias, it's important to educate yourself on what the science shows, and learn about ways to actually combat it. Here are several books to read to help you tackle prejudice you might not know you have.