Provide constructive feedback or share alternative perspectives on the effectiveness of the strategy and Encourage further discussion on practical considerations for implementing bias confrontation strategies in everyday life on the following post: Before this class, I had never heard of the contact Hypothesis but after learning about it, I found it to be extremely relevant and relatable. From my experiences, I believe it is an extremely effective strategy to confront bias. Although it was initially presented as a strategy for teams to incorporate, I think that it has tremendous value on an individual level as well. With this, individuals need to be proactive in seeking out situations or groups that meet these criteria. The underlying principles of this strategy are that biases can be reduced in a group if the following conditions are met: Equal status within the contact situation Intergroup cooperation Shared Goals Support of Authorities, laws, or customers Exchange of information that allows members to make personal connections during interactions I think that this can have tremendous impact on an individual because it allows them connect with new people on a deeper level. I believe that this is an effective method because I recently experienced it when