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Prejudice and Discrimination – The Difference

Prejudice and Discrimination – The Difference

by Michael Feeley January 15, 2022

 

I’M LEARNING THE DIFFERENCE between prejudice and discrimination. I thought they were the same.

Prejudice is judgment – opinions not based on facts about another person and their connection to other social groups.

Prejudice is stereotyping, narrow-minded choices, feelings based on hardly any experience of knowing another person or group, or a particular race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, economic class, abilities, disabilities, sexual orientation.

Discrimination is action taken because of prejudice.

Unfortunately, acts of discrimination can include threats, slander, exclusion, hatred, and violence.

Discrimination can be subtle – existing in silence, invisibility, simply feeling uneasy.

All people are prejudiced. It’s something to be aware of and study, not to defend yourself but to understand and question how prejudice works in yourself and other people, primarily through the power of socialization – the process beginning during childhood by which individuals acquire the values, and attitudes of a society.

I’m studying racism in myself, working to be racially fair.

Racism is a choice for oppression. It has structure and control systems that exist in economics, education, health, business, politics, jobs in how we treat people.

I’m pulling the pieces of racism apart in myself, figuring out the truth, and making change happen. Change for equity and
living as an antiracist.

It’s demanding, emotional work, and I’m grateful to say I’m not alone in doing it.

I thank Robin DiAngelo and her book: White Fragility – Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
for helping me learn about racism and to change.

 

Thanks – Michael (he, him)

Please share my Daily with others.
I think this matters too – White Fragility in My Self.

#712 (photo – Kai Wulf – The Dancing Place Trail – Caribbean Island of Saba)

Michael has twenty years experience matching people with positions that allows them to reach their potential. Having worked with corporate decision makers, Michael has expertise in understanding organizational needs in multiple industries. He understands, experientially and intuitively, what gets people hired and what doesn’t. With a big heart and intellect to match, Michael Feeley is an authority on bringing the best out of business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs… he has such amazing energy, not to mention a terrific business background.

Libby Gill

Business Coach, Brand Strategist & Best Selling Author

…as a trainer I watched Michael Feeley become a masterful coach, being adept at many coaching skills… he is supportive, motivational, action-oriented, open minded, authentic, confident and compassionate… such a delight to work with… fun, high-energy, intuitive, spontaneous!… I have observed him to be very inspirational, empowering, and encouraging clients to go to greater depths in their lives. He is a true ambassador of the profession… Michael has heart and soul along with the ability to deliver!

Deborah Van de Grift – CPC, ELI-MP, PCC

Vice President iPEC – Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching

You, my friend, are the Real Deal.

Matthew Carey

Host of Studio Time Podcast

Australia

Michael Feeley walks the walk and talks the talk. He is honest, authentic and incredibly generous in spirit. Michael’s deep commitment to service means his clients get his full attention and will benefit from his coaching skills, experience and wisdom.

Kathy Karn

Psychotherapist, Photographer and Storyteller / www.kathykarn.com

London ON Canada

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