Understanding and Overcoming Financial Discrimination
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Syllabus
Dive deep into the systemic roots and psychological underpinnings of financial discrimination, exploring how bias operates on individual, institutional, and societal levels. This advanced course equips learners with the knowledge and tools to identify implicit and explicit forms of discrimination, develop actionable strategies for advocacy, and foster financial equity within their communities. With an emphasis on lesser-known psychological factors and nuanced perspectives, this course challenges learners to critically analyze and address the impact of financial discrimination with empathy and strategic insight.
Exploring the Roots of Financial Discrimination
Historical and Structural Foundations
Understand the historical origins and systemic mechanisms of financial discrimination, including redlining, unequal lending practices, and institutional bias.
The Psychology Behind Financial Discrimination
Implicit Bias and Behavioral Economics
Delve into the psychological factors that fuel discriminatory behaviors, including implicit biases, stereotypes, and decision-making heuristics in financial institutions.
Recognizing Modern-Day Manifestations
Spotting Financial Discrimination in Action
Learn to identify contemporary forms of financial discrimination, from unequal access to capital for small businesses to algorithmic biases in financial technologies.
Psychological Impact on Marginalized Communities
Trauma and Resilience in the Face of Financial Inequity
Explore the mental and emotional toll of financial discrimination on marginalized communities and the psychology of resilience and empowerment.
Advocacy and Solutions for Financial Equity
Driving Change Through Strategic Action
Learn practical strategies for combating financial discrimination, including policy reform, community empowerment, and advocacy techniques.
Members
Our course begins with the first step for generating great user experiences: understanding what people do, think, say, and feel. In this module, you’ll learn how to keep an open mind while learning.