Analysis Of Overcoming Hidden Bias By Abe Markman

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What have you learned about yourself regarding personal biases and values throughout the life course? Throughout reading the text life course I have learned to value life more. Life course has given me great perspectives in regards to the different stages and theories especially middle adulthood. Additionally, my view on late adulthood is so profound especially with having a grandmother in this stage. The value of diversity, family, health, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and culture are of great significance. More importantly I have learned the value of others. In reading the article Abe Markman “Overcoming Hidden Bias” I appreciate how he openly uncovers his own prejudice bias despite of his marriage to an African American woman.

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