this discussion reminds me of one of the most important classes I ever had in college; it was called The Rhetoric of the Woman's Movement...but, it covered many topics of perceptions...
the most important idea I explored was called the state of "non-consciousness"...explaining very thoroughly how so many of us hold perceptions that we are totally "unconcious" about, and how they creep into our conversations and behaviors all the time, and we truly are not aware at a concious level that we are offending or being politically incorrect because of them.
The course changed my life. It helped me realize that some things from my upbringing might be affecting my present experience. Sadly, many people never become self-aware enough to explore whether or not they are really concious of their perceptions or behaviors. Over the years, I have appreciated that class and that professor more than any other class I had.
Disclaimer: This post is not directed at any thing posted on this Board. The discussion just reminded me of the class and the benefit I received for it, and I thought I might share.
the most important idea I explored was called the state of "non-consciousness"...explaining very thoroughly how so many of us hold perceptions that we are totally "unconcious" about, and how they creep into our conversations and behaviors all the time, and we truly are not aware at a concious level that we are offending or being politically incorrect because of them.
The course changed my life. It helped me realize that some things from my upbringing might be affecting my present experience. Sadly, many people never become self-aware enough to explore whether or not they are really concious of their perceptions or behaviors. Over the years, I have appreciated that class and that professor more than any other class I had.
Disclaimer: This post is not directed at any thing posted on this Board. The discussion just reminded me of the class and the benefit I received for it, and I thought I might share.
"Non-consciousness" is my new term.