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By: julespaige

julespaige — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:42:19 +0000

Moseyed on over from Carrot Ranch Taking Turns

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(s) Writespiration 81 : Taking Turns (3.18) | Jules Longer Strands of Gems — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 18:40:00 +0000

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Writespiration #82.5 Opening and Closing Lines | Sacha Black — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:01:08 +0000

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By: Sacha Black

Sacha Black — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:45:32 +0000

In reply to herheadache. I think it's awful that you have experienced such bias. But you're right, none of us are immune, sad as that is. Thank you for stopping by and reading :D

By: herheadache

herheadache — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:40:24 +0000

Being born with a physical disability like blindness I have experienced a lot of bias, most masked, but I try to give people the benefit of the doubt because I have them too. None of us are immune.

By: Sacha Black

Sacha Black — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 22:08:22 +0000

In reply to Charli Mills. I like the latter. Am I hurting another - that is a question I always ask.

By: Charli Mills

Charli Mills — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 23:31:42 +0000

In reply to Sacha Black. That's a distinct line we should not cross -- when bias becomes discrimination. Two good questions to ask? Is this hurting me? Am I hurting another?

By: Sacha Black

Sacha Black — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 21:37:49 +0000

In reply to Charli Mills. Yes I think thats a very wise observation. The less exposure the more the bias. Would 100% agree about that. I suspect the more exposure one has, the more educative it becomes which leads to undoing of the biases. But you're right. In some respects, a little bias is about self protection. I guess the line is when self protection veers into hurting others. Nothing wrong with keeping ones self to ones self, but if that leads to discrimination, well thats something else entirely.

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The Leap Day Door | Hugh's Views & News — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:32:32 +0000

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By: Charli Mills

Charli Mills — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 01:27:43 +0000

Hidden bias is an interesting topic. I think the less exposure we have to diversity, the more bias we have. Also, bias can come from a sense of safety. Like your example of walking along and feeling jumpy around a lone male on the street. Sometimes bias is about self-preservation. To counter it, awareness is good. I like the point that we all have bias and instead of pointing fingers at one another, hold the hand of a stranger and learn about the person. A bitch with a cause! Yep, I can see that in you! 🙂 And thanks for adding Jen’s story this week!