I'm a full-stack JavaScript developer from Las Vegas, NV! I'm excited to make connections with other folx in the tech industry, learn new things, and find opportunities to work as a software engineer
I like to think I am a very culturally responsive person, but often worry that I am blinded by biases and privileges that I'm not fully aware of yet. What additional tips or resources can you recommend to tackle this?
Wow, that's a great question. That is not my specific area of expertise, and it's something I hesitate to give prescriptions for. The work of confronting our own prejudices can be really difficult, painful work, and I think there are a lot of resources out there to help with it, but I'm not sure I could recommend any with confidence.
What I will say is that I think the more you get in the habit of acknowledging your biases, the easier it gets, and the more empowering it is.
I see the work of identifying my own privilege and bias as some of the most self-actualizing work I can do, because it lets me make choices based on the person I want to be.
I'm a full-stack JavaScript developer from Las Vegas, NV! I'm excited to make connections with other folx in the tech industry, learn new things, and find opportunities to work as a software engineer
I like to think I am a very culturally responsive person, but often worry that I am blinded by biases and privileges that I'm not fully aware of yet. What additional tips or resources can you recommend to tackle this?
Wow, that's a great question. That is not my specific area of expertise, and it's something I hesitate to give prescriptions for. The work of confronting our own prejudices can be really difficult, painful work, and I think there are a lot of resources out there to help with it, but I'm not sure I could recommend any with confidence.
What I will say is that I think the more you get in the habit of acknowledging your biases, the easier it gets, and the more empowering it is.
I see the work of identifying my own privilege and bias as some of the most self-actualizing work I can do, because it lets me make choices based on the person I want to be.
Thank you for that very thoughtful response, Julia. I loved your presentation today!