Mahzarin R. Banaji

Mahzarin R. Banaji is a prominent American psychologist known for her research on implicit bias—uncertainties and stereotypes that influence our judgments and behaviors unconsciously. She has extensively studied how these biases shape attitudes toward different social groups, often without our awareness, impacting areas like racism, sexism, and discrimination. As a professor at Harvard University, her work raises awareness about how implicit biases operate and how individuals and organizations can work to reduce their effects, promoting fairer and more equitable societal interactions.