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by retrac
1237 days ago
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If someone could not list a bunch of things that would prejudice them for or against an individual, then they're probably more prejudiced than the average person. We all have prejudices. For example, I know I am biased against speakers of some regional accents of English. (All speakers of English are biased for or against various accents, if the studies are to be believed.) If someone produces a southern American drawl, I assume things about them. Those assumptions are not fair. But they're also automatic. The only way I know to correct such errors in thinking are to consciously reflect on it like that. How am I potentially prejudiced against or for this person? Are those prejudices even remotely reasonable? If not, am I potentially treating someone unjustly based on stereotypes and assumptions? And don't worry. I understand myself well enough to know I'd be terrible in a management role. |
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