A Review of Compensatory Strategies to Mitigate Bias

Authors

Oscar Holmes IV, Rutgers University - CamdenFollow
Gabrielle Lopiano, Emory UniversityFollow
Erika V. Hall, Emory UniversityFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25035/pad.2019.02.004

Abstract

Experiences of bias and discrimination remain pernicious obstacles for many individuals. Both micro- and macro-level interventions are necessary to eliminate and/or mitigate these negative experiences. This review focuses on micro-level interventions, specifically, five types of compensatory strategies that targets can use to eliminate and/or mitigate the bias and discrimination they experience. In this manuscript, we synthesize the research on humor, avoidance, affiliation, enhancement, and social category label switching strategies; describe identities with which the strategies could be used; and highlight strengths and weaknesses of each of the strategies. Finally, we propose actionable directions for future research for each of the compensatory strategies.

Recommended Citation

Holmes, Oscar IV; Lopiano, Gabrielle; and Hall, Erika V. (2019) "A Review of Compensatory Strategies to Mitigate Bias," Personnel Assessment and Decisions: Number 5 : Iss. 2 , Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/pad.2019.02.004
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/pad/vol5/iss2/4

Corresponding Author Information

Oscar Holmes IV

Oscar.HolmesIV@rutgers.edu

227 Penn Street Camden, NJ 08102