Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry

Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen? In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.

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Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry

Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen? In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.

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Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry

Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry

by Melodye Hilton
Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry

Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry

by Melodye Hilton

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Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen? In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781620236338
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Group
Publication date: 03/14/2019
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 186
File size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

Foreword xiii

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 The Unmasking 5

The Pretense Behind the Mask 6

Masks to Manipulate 7

Masks of Performance 9

Masks of Self-Protection 9

Courage to Remove the Masks 10

Chapter 2 Pre-judgment and Assumption 13

Our Family of Origin 14

Teaching and Training 15

Experiential Reality 16

Society/Culture 17

Healthy Self-Assessment 19

Chapter 3 The Internal Voice of Bigotry 21

Not Innate but Adapted Beliefs 23

Chapter 4 Where There is Pride, There is Prejudice 29

Religious Pride and Prejudice 30

Racial Pride and Prejudice 32

Political Pride and Prejudice 33

Ethnic Pride and Prejudice 34

Gender Pride and Prejudice 36

Generational Pride and Prejudice 38

Generational Stereotypes 39

Validation Dismantles Stereotypes 40

Conclusion 42

Chapter 5 Prejudice Propagates Injustice 43

Abuse of Power 47

Chapter 6 Ignorance - Shame - Fear - Mistrust 51

Weather Conditions Affect the Harvest 53

Chapter 7 The Personal Painful Stories of Prejudice 57

Real Life Stories Reveal the Pain of Prejudice 59

Harold 59

Nikevia 60

Donna 60

Kevin 61

Monique 63

Anna 64

Johanna 64

Annette 65

Eva 67

Caroline Johnston 69

Norm Interview 71

What These Stories Reveal 73

Today's Choice is our Place of Power! 76

Chapter 8 Rumors, Gossip, and Slander 79

Anti-gossip Activist 82

My Definitions 83

How do You Respond to a Gossiper? 86

The Emotional Damage of Gossip 89

What if I am the Object of Gossip? 90

Chapter 9 The Clarion Call 93

Zeal Without Knowledge 94

Chapter 10 The Counterproductive Prejudice of the Political Divide 99

Chapter 11 Confronting Past and Present Prejudice as an Instrument of Justice 105

Focus on Your Sphere of Influence 107

Family 108

Community, Workplace, and Leadership Roles 111

Earned Influence - Building Bridges 111

Use the power of words to create a positive atmosphere 113

Powerful People Give Mercy 116

Chapter 12 Your Voice - Your Responsibility 119

Own Your Life 121

Assuming Responsibility Through Forgiveness 123

Reject the Temptation to Be Offended 124

Separate Yourself from the Rat Race 125

Pandora's Box 127

Love is Powerful 128

Chapter 13 The Balance: Healthy Boundaries 129

Chapter 14 What Can We Do? 135

Be a Pioneer 136

Refuse to Be Divided 139

Intentionally Make Investments 141

Find Common Ground 142

Authentic Empathy 145

Conclusion 147

#Stopdevaluation Movement 151

About The Author 153

Hilton Consulting, LLC 155

Leadership Consulting and Training 155

Executive Team and Personal Coaching 156

Voice Of Justice Foundation 159

Discover A New Way Of Thinking For Leadership Success 161

Endorsement: Higher Living Leadership 163

Bibliography Notes 165

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