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Prejudice refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes held about individuals or groups based on stereotypes, assumptions, or incomplete information.
Prejudice can manifest in various forms, such as racial prejudice, gender prejudice, religious prejudice, or prejudice based on socio-economic status, among others.
- Stereotyping: Assuming that all members of a group possess certain traits or characteristics based on limited information or biased perceptions.
- Negative Attitudes: Holding negative feelings, beliefs, or judgments towards individuals or groups based on their perceived differences.
- Discrimination: Acting on prejudiced beliefs by treating individuals or groups unfairly or denying them opportunities, rights, or respect.
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Dyslexic- stupid or lazy
People say the Internet is a place with no judgment because they can’t see the color of your skin. They can’t know your socioeconomic class. They have to deal with your information without knowing anything else about you… But that doesn’t work for dyslexic
Privileged… means having unearned advantages or benefits based on one’s social, economic, or cultural background. These advantages can include access to resources, opportunities, and experiences that are not readily available to others who lack those same privileges. Privilege often operates invisibly or unconsciously, benefiting individuals in ways they may not fully recognize or appreciate.
- Socioeconomic Privilege: Access to wealth, education, and job opportunities that are not equally available to everyone.
- Racial and Ethnic Privilege: Advantages based on one’s race or ethnicity, such as societal perceptions, systemic advantages, or lack of discrimination.
- Gender Privilege: Benefits based on one’s gender identity, where certain genders may face fewer barriers or biases.
- Cultural Privilege: Being part of a dominant culture that sets norms and values, often benefiting those who conform to these standards.
- Educational Privilege: Access to quality education, which can lead to better opportunities and outcomes in life.
Recognizing privilege is important because it allows individuals to understand how societal structures can advantage some groups over others unfairly. It encourages empathy and awareness of systemic inequalities, promoting efforts to address and mitigate these disparities.
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(Each are allowed to bring part of their culture)
“Ain’t nothing good gone come from these meetings! keep Uncle Tom’ing that Cracker and your gone see. Go on back up north where you belong you don’t know nothing.” (prejudice)
On a scale of 1 to 10 how productive would you predict conversations between the a KKK President and a black woman activist? 1 being NOT productive, 10 being HIGHLY productive.
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Adam: Life Story and Peter & Paul
Relationship is critical!
My dad said of his one black friend “well he ain’t like the rest” but he was exactly like the rest. The only difference was my dad actually knew him.
If I cannot see good in my opponents and also acknowledge the dysfunction in my own tribe, I are prejudice.
Matthew 5:38-43 ‘You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also… ‘You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven… If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Romans 12:17-21Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord. On the contrary: ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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The healthiest person has to be the one to take responsibility.
Laws do not change hearts… people change hearts.
Matthew 12:25 ‘Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.
We can’t fix the whole world, but we can work to fix our part of it.