The world is a diverse place, and some people need help to appreciate that.
People can have prejudices against certain races, religions and even those with medical disabilities. Certain characteristics are common among people with prejudices, according to psychologist Jim Cole. Many people with prejudices experienced physical punishment as children and in turn have difficulty trusting others. People often learn prejudices during their childhood from authority figures, and these opinions are often deeply ingrained. By keeping an open mind towards every living person, you can being to change other people's minds about prejudice.
Instructions
1. Confront prejudicial behavior when you see or hear it. Tell the person who makes a racist or belittling comment that the words are inappropriate. If you hear a joke, avoid laughing and instead tell the person making the joke that you don't find it funny.
2. Expose people to the thing they're prejudiced about. If a person has beliefs about people of a certain race or religion, expose him to the culture of the race or religion. Show the person a movie about the subject of his discrimination, for example.
3. Educate the prejudiced by informing them about the customs or tribulations of those who are discriminated against. If you can't physically expose someone to new things, a discussion my suffice.
4. Learn about other races, cultures, religions and medical conditions. The information you gain will help you debunk prejudicial statements when you hear them.
5. Remain compassionate, even to the prejudiced. Treating the person expressing prejudicial opinions as a bigot continues the cycle of prejudice. Focus on treating everyone with kindness.
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