(Dis)Trust at the Door: Implicit Bias in Nightlife

Nightlife venue door policies reflect different motives to exclude, many of which mirror and perpetuate societal prejudices. Screening often happens based on appearance, and can implicate a host of (implicit) biases. Some biases, the law seeks to shelter people from – for others, the law hasn’t caught up. During this panel and group discussion, we will examine the current modes of door screening in Amsterdam, their impacts on different marginalised groups, and ways venues may avoid relying on stereotypes. How are different bodies treated when trying to enter nightlife spaces? What methods of creating inclusive spaces can we imagine together?

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