The following are some of opinions on how one might relieve white guilt and put some of their stereotypes to rest.
Get Info: Learn. If we spent more time immersing ourselves in other cultures we would be guaranteed to end up with a more informed and sympathetic point of view.
Do Something: Look inward. If we take the time to be introspective and work on our inner ignorances, we would be a great deal more comfortable with the world around us, and our place in the whole. It's all about taking the time to do it.
Listen: Take a moment to hear others' points of view and their experiences with multiculturalism, prejudice and stereotypes. Many of our fears are bound to be the same, even if the person we are talking to is different than us.
Talk: Open the dialogue with friends and family about prejudice. This allows us to see where our cultural viewpoints originate, and better permit us to relate with those we love. We can all help each other do the interior work necessary.
Back to the Past: Look throughout history at all the people who simply accepted that their opinions and beliefs were the correct ones. Then look at how far this mentality got them, and how far it progressed us as a society. Wars, genocides, minority segregation - all led by individuals who thought their way was the only way. What use is this way of life?
Finding Heroes and Sheroes: Keeping on the subject of history, we can also look at the most dynamic changes made throughout our nation's progression. Each one was stimulated by at least one person questioning the status quo, and stating that it, and we, can be better.
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