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curriculum-review-bias

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curriculum-review-bias

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npx skills add https://github.com/pauljbernard/content --skill curriculum-review-bias

AddedJan 29, 2026

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Identify and eliminate bias, stereotypes, and non-inclusive language; ensure cultural responsiveness and equity throughout curriculum materials. Use when checking for bias, reviewing inclusivity, or ensuring equitable content. Activates on "check for bias", "review inclusivity", "cultural responsiveness", or "equity check".

Overview

# Bias Detection & Inclusive Language Review

Analyze curriculum materials to identify bias, stereotypes, cultural assumptions, and barriers; recommend inclusive, equitable alternatives.

When to Use

Review content for bias and stereotypes
Check inclusive language use
Ensure cultural responsiveness
Validate equitable representation
Assess fairness in assessment items

Required Inputs

Curriculum Materials: Any content to review (lessons, assessments, multimedia)
Educational Level: K-5 through post-graduate
Student Demographics (optional): Known diversity characteristics

Workflow

1. Load Materials for Analysis

Read all content including:

Instructional text
Examples and scenarios
Assessment items
Images and media descriptions
Names and characters used

2. Scan for Bias Categories

Gender Bias:

❌ Gender stereotypes (e.g., "nurses are women", "engineers are men")
❌ Gendered language (e.g., "chairman", "mankind")
❌ Assuming binary gender
❌ Unequal representation in examples
✅ Gender-inclusive language ("chairperson", "humanity")
✅ Balanced representation across genders

Racial/Ethnic Bias:

❌ Stereotypical associations
❌ Tokenism (single representative)
❌ Cultural assumptions
❌ Eurocentric perspectives only
✅ Diverse representation
✅ Multiple cultural perspectives
✅ Respectful, accurate portrayals

Socioeconomic Bias:

❌ Assuming resources/privilege (e.g., "have your parents drive you", "use your home computer")
❌ Stigmatizing poverty
❌ Examples only accessible to wealthy
✅ Awareness of varied economic situations
✅ Accessible alternatives provided

Ability Bias (Ableism):

❌ Using disability as metaphor (e.g., "turn a blind eye", "fell on deaf ears")
❌ Assuming physical abilities
❌ Negative framing of disabilities
✅ Person-first or identity-first language (contextually appropriate)
✅ Disability included neutrally when relevant

Age Bias:

❌ Stereotypes about age groups
❌ Dismissive of any age
✅ Age-appropriate without being patronizing
✅ Respectful of all ages

Religious/Cultural Bias:

❌ Assuming dominant religion
❌ Religious holidays as universal
❌ Cultural practices as "weird" or "exotic"
✅ Secular examples or multi-faith
✅ Cultural practices presented respectfully

Geographic Bias:

❌ Urban-only or rural-only assumptions
❌ US-centric examples (if international audience)
❌ Assuming specific regional knowledge
✅ Diverse geographic contexts
✅ Explain regional references

Linguistic Bias:

❌ Mocking non-standard dialects
❌ Assuming English fluency
❌ Complex idioms without explanation
✅ Clear, accessible language
✅ Support for multilingual learners

3. Analyze Representation

Count and assess:

Character/Example Diversity:

Names used: [Analyze cultural diversity]
Roles depicted: [Analyze who does what]
Authority figures: [Who holds power/expertise]
Problem-solvers: [Who finds solutions]

Target: No single group always in leadership, expertise, or success roles; No single group always needing help or failing

4. Review Assessment Items for Fairness

Check each item for:

Cultural Load: Does success require specific cultural knowledge unrelated to the objective?
Language Barriers: Is unnecessary complex vocabulary used?
Scenario Bias: Do examples disadvantage specific groups?
Stereotype Threat: Could wording trigger identity-based anxiety?

5. Generate Bias Review Report

```markdown

# Bias & Inclusivity Review: [TOPIC]

Review Date: [Date]

Materials Reviewed: [List]

Diversity Lens: Gender, Race/Ethnicity, SES, Ability, Age, Religion/Culture, Geography, Language

Executive Summary

Overall Rating: [Excellent | Good | Needs Revision | Poor]

Critical Issues: [Count]

Moderate Concerns: [Count]

Recommendations: [Count]

Readiness: [Ready | Minor revisions | Major revisions]

Bias Findings by Category

Gender Bias

Issues Found: [Count]

Critical (Must Fix):

[Location]: "[Problematic text]"

- Problem: [Explanation]

- Recommendation: "[Suggested replacement]"

Moderate (Should Fix):

[Location]: "[Problematic text]"

- Problem: [Explanation]

- Recommendation: "[Suggested alternative]"

Racial/Ethnic Bias

[Same structure]

Socioeconomic Bias

[Same structure]

Ability Bias

[Same structure]

Age, Religious, Geographic, Linguistic Bias

[Same structure for each]

Representation Analysis

Names Used

|------|----------------|--------------|-------|

Analysis: Names show pattern of Anglo individuals in authority, others needing help. Reinforces problematic hierarchies.

Recommendation: Diversify authority figures—include Maria as doctor, Li Wei as expert, etc.

Role Distribution

|-----------|--------|----------------|---------------|

Recommendation: Balance gender and race across all professional roles

Assessment Fairness Review

Item-Level Analysis

Item MC-1.5:

Text: "Calculate the cost of a family ski vacation..."
Issue: Assumes familiarity with skiing, family vacations, disposable income
Impact: May disadvantage students from lower SES backgrounds
Recommendation: Use universally accessible scenario: "Calculate the cost of items at a school store..."

Item ESSAY-2.1:

Text: "Describe a time your family celebrated a holiday..."
Issue: Assumes stable family structure and holiday celebration
Impact: May be painful/impossible for students in foster care, refugees, non-celebratory families
Recommendation: "Describe a memorable day or event you experienced..."