As a heterosexual male, I was like most fellows of my generation with regards to homosexuality, that is, never fully accepting of it. My motto "live & let live" had some holes in it with regards to gay people until I was awakened by a colleague at work who concealed his sexuality from everyone for years until one day he came out and told the whole world. Since he and I had become friends, this announcement shook me initially, but after some deep reflection, I concluded that it really didn't matter as he was still the same intelligent, humorous, driven & charismatic person we all came to know. Since that time, a few more colleagues & famiiy members came out & still I maintain that it does not diminish them in any way. Just as my heterosexuality is but one of many facets which makes me who & what I am, the same holds true for gay folks even though many still blow that one aspect of their total being way out of proportion.
While the vast majority of Americans consider themselves unprejudiced, many still unintentionally make snap judgments about people based on what they see — whether it’s race, age, gender, religion, sexuality, or disability. This may be a significant reason many people in the U.S. report they feel discriminated against. Subconscious prejudice—called “implicit bias”—has profound implications for how we view and interact with others who are different from us. It can hinder a person’s ability to find a job, secure a loan, rent an apartment, or get a fair trial, perpetuating disparities in American society. The Love Has No Labels campaign challenges us to open our eyes to our bias and prejudice and work to stop it in ourselves, our friends, our families, and our colleagues. Rethink your bias at lovehasnolabels.com
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