Prejudice Lifebabble

Hey, Lifebabblers.

Today we're talking about prejudice -

judging someone negatively without really knowing them or

because they're different to you.

We're all different from each other, thank goodness!

We all notice things about people.

Notice what I'm wearing?

Whether it's people you know, your friends, your family,

your peers, or people you don't know, on TV, online,

or when you're out and about,

judging someone unfairly because of what they look or sound like,

where they live,

what they wear,

or what they believe in, is prejudiced.

Being Asian and looking different than most other kids growing up,

I've had a lot of kids be prejudiced towards me and it made

me feel bad for being different, like I was being excluded.

As I'm young, many older people doubt my talents and capabilities.

This really infuriates me.

I have been treated as though I am incapable of completing

certain tasks without even trying first, purely because I am a female.

Because I'm transgender, when I was younger I experienced

a lot of prejudice, but not only from kids - from adults as well.

The main kind of prejudice I've experienced is racism,

when someone just makes an assumption about me just

because of the colour of my skin, and that can be really upsetting.

PHONE RINGS

I've always been a tomboy, and I wanted to join the Cubs

because they did more outdoor things, which is what I liked.

Boys didn't accept me at first

and thought I wouldn't be good enough to keep up with them.

This made me determined to prove them wrong

and I worked really hard.

Soon the boys realised I was capable of doing what they do,

and they welcomed me as a part of their group.

I firmly believe boys and girls are equal,

and they can both do things well.

PHONE BEEPS OFF

There's nothing wrong with

noticing differences,

but when we make assumptions and

treat people unfairly,

that's prejudice and that's wrong.

It's also easy to be prejudiced

without even realising it.

To exclude, or be mean to,

or about someone,

because of how they look,

their gender, their beliefs,

or because they don't think or act like you.

If you you're being prejudiced

towards someone, stop.

Think about your actions

and apologise. Unfortunately,

most of us will experience prejudice

at some point in our lives.

It can affect our confidence

and make us unhappy.

If this is happening to you,

know that it's wrong.

Talk to someone you trust for help.

I learned to celebrate being different,

and to be proud of being who I am.

Sometimes you just have to educate them on your difference.

For instance, I have one hand, so when people ask,

I explain to them that I was born like it.

Like they have blue eyes and I have brown eyes,

they have two hands and I have one hand.

When you're prejudiced towards someone, you need to understand

that you don't know what they're like, and it order to

know that you have to get to know them and you can't just

assume things about them.

Don't take part in prejudice and speak up against it.

# Don't judge

# Try encouraging instead

# We don't know what goes on

# In other people's heads

# Cos ignoring is boring

# Stand up to excluding

# It's cooler including

# Don't hold a grudge against

# Someone you don't even know

# Cos who knows?

# A great friendship could grow

# So don't judge. #

Let's celebrate our differences and enjoy who we are.

If you want to find out more info, head to the CBBC website.

Keep babbling and keep being awesome.