We must confront our own biases and prejudices from "summary" of Democracy Matters by Cornel West
Confronting our own biases and prejudices is a challenging but necessary task in the pursuit of a more just and democratic society. It requires us to delve deep into our own minds and hearts, grappling with the ways in which we have been conditioned by the structures of power and privilege that shape our world. This process demands a willingness to be honest with ourselves, to acknowledge the ways in which we have been complicit in systems of oppression and injustice. It is all too easy to dismiss the biases and prejudices that we hold as insignificant or inconsequential. We may tell ourselves that we are not like those who actively promote hate and discrimination, that we are good people who mean well. But the truth is that even the most well-intentioned among us are not immune to the influences of a society that is rife with inequality and division. By confronting our biases and prejudices, we can begin to see the ways in which they have distorted our perception of the world and of others. We can start...
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