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Originally Posted by Golfingnut
When I entered the army in 1966 I was cautious being around others that did not look, talk and believe as I did. I was raised to believe that the world was guided by caucasion Christian Men.
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I think the world was guided by all kinds of men, not just caucasion Christian men. And, many years ago, large families were common so women were mainly preoccupied with child rearing. That came under the heading of "division of labor". Men had their duties to fulfil and women had theirs. It worked well for that time in history. It wasn't bad, in my opinion, it was just based on practical considerations. It was just the way things worked during that period of time.
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Women worked to serve their man,....
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Yes, that's true, but that's only looking at it from one side of the equation. The same could be said for many men who worked to serve their women.
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......children were to be seen and not heard and so on.
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Again, I think that was due to large families. For example, six kids at the dinner table can be quite disruptive if not kept under strict control. My father, one of six kids, said that talking was not allowed at the dinner table.
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After 22 years in the Army and living all over the world, my open mind became so aware of how wrong my young teachings were. I now have a full life without the restrictions that those old prejudices about races, sexual orientation and faiths bring to the table.
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Can you be sure that you wouldn't have come to the same conclusions even
without living all over the world?
I think prejudices, to some extent, served a protective function. People just naturally avoid lifestyles and people that are unfamiliar to them. Then over time, people need to prove themselves worthy of trust.
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I wish for everyone to open your heart and minds to what is good about others rather than look for ways to shut them out. I found a simplified read about how to recognize a closed mind. Read and decide for yourself. There is good all over the world.
People Unsure of Beliefs Are More Close-Minded | LiveScience
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I agree that there is good in others that we often don't realize. On the other hand, there may be bad in others that we often don't realize until it's too late. (Think about all the violence that takes place on a daily basis.) Sometimes it's better to be safe than sorry.
Although, it largely depends on the situation.