Some time ago I wrote prose about this subject. Unfortunately, we all have a collection of implicit biases.
The question is how often to we allow our bias to be challenged?
From the other side of the proverbial coin, I often feel frustrated when I come up against bias. It’s everywhere.
The disbelief in another persons eyes, even when faced with something to the opposite; especially when faced with proof and fact the bias is not true, not as broad, or, my favorite, the truth is a lot more nuanced.
It cuts to the white meat, when I see this internal battle manifest itself in another’s face.
Personally, I have been trying to face my bias any time it rears its ugly little head. It’s a devil that appears on my shoulders at inappropriate times.
I’m sure it does for others too. After all, it is a human condition. Or should I say, it’s a disease.
However, I will continue this exercise hoping that like a weight lifter, the repetitive action of challenging my bias will strengthen my soul, and make me slower and slower to judge while broadening my knowledge if not compassion as well; as it seems to have been working through most of my life.
After all, I don’t fit your damn stereotype…
Stereotype will be an exclusive release to Traxsource on May 30 (pre-order is available now); released to all other digital stores on June 27.
