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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Science of Seeing Differently Through Virtual Reality

Virtual reality can immerse individuals in experiences of bias, but it may also reinforce existing prejudices if not carefully designed.
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#racism
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Social justice

I Always Thought I Was an Accepting Person. Then an Influx of Immigrants Moved In-and My Reaction Startled Me.

Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Always Thought I Was an Accepting Person. Then an Influx of Immigrants Moved In-and My Reaction Startled Me.

Acknowledging and confronting personal prejudices is a crucial step towards becoming a better ally.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Was Raised to Be Accepting. Yet, I Find Myself Battling Strange New Thoughts About Immigrants.

Acknowledging and confronting personal prejudices is a crucial step towards becoming a better ally and challenging racism.
more#racism
US politics
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

In an Us vs. Them Situation, What Happens When Them Is Us?

Social identity fosters rapid us-versus-them bias that scales from small groups to national-level prejudice, but cooperative ties and diplomacy can mitigate those divisions.
Women
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Myths About Childfree Adults Debunked

Many myths and prejudices stigmatize childfree individuals—particularly women—leading to harmful stereotypes and discrimination.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

The Fear of Differences

Social constructs create safety and belonging, but excluding those who differ triggers fear; embracing inclusion and diversity enhances innovation, decision-making, and adaptability.
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

How We Spread Hate

Hate is a way of externalizing vulnerability by blaming it on others. The vast contagion of hate congeals into prejudice and rigid ideology.
Social justice
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
9 months ago

Just like home: A 'Merchant of Venice' that feeels like here and now * Oregon ArtsWatch

"In Portland Shakespeare Project's current staging of the play, the words are barely out of Portia's mouth before we hear offstage drunken laughter that emphasizes her xenophobia and provides a potent reminder that Merchant may be called a comedy, but this version is intent on grappling with the prejudices displayed by its characters."
Portland
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

Why Do We Resist Anything Different?

Fear of the unfamiliar is an evolutionary instinct that no longer serves us. Social conditioning reinforces this fear, limiting growth and understanding. Exposure, self-reflection, and embracing change are vital for overcoming fear of difference.
Social justice
US politics
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

A Light in the World

Prejudice and stereotyping are learned behaviors, not inherent traits.
Individuals can choose to promote positivity and help combat divisiveness.
Pursuing intercultural harmony is an ongoing journey vital for society.
Social justice
fromPolygon
1 year ago

The Last of Us' post-apocalyptic homophobia reveals its shallow setting

The Last of Us season 2 critiques existing prejudices, focusing notably on queerphobia while seemingly ignoring other forms of bias.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
1 year ago

A Historical Epic of the Chinese in America

The Asian American experience embodies longstanding precarity, with historical and contemporary acts of violence and hate deeply rooted in American history.
#immigration
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Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 year ago

My Daughter Finally Gave the Neighbor's Kid a Taste of His Own Medicine. But She Might've Gone Too Far.

Teaching children to defend others can be complex; prioritize verbal responses over physical retaliation.
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