Recognizing Default Responses

Looking through my on the media posts, I realized my first post regarding safe places was extremely bias. Because I did not understand the need for these safe places, my default response was annoyance. I believe this default response stems from my inability to relate to those who support safe places. Growing up as a white female in Utah, I never experienced such judgment or hate. My immediate negative attitudinal response kept me from even attempting to see the other side.

In my most recent on the media post, I actually recognized the fact that I used to have racist tendencies that I adapted from my family. I was able to acknowledge several attitudinal responses I used to have in regards to different races other than my own. My way of thinking has changed just from my first on the media post to my most recent one. As I read both posts, I felt like two different people had written them. 

In order to distance myself from my previous default responses, I intend to adapt a more critical way of thinking. My background and family influence is something that has caused a great deal of bias in my life. I feel I have somewhat separated myself from that influence, and that has allowed me to be open to more information. I believe time and knowledge will broaden my way of thinking, and hopefully result in less bias.