Incredible India Monthly Community Contest for December #2: A Way to Overcome Prejudication!

Hello everyone! 🌟 It’s me, @minzy. I’m incredibly grateful to be here with all of you and hope each member of the Steem community is thriving. It’s a joy to contribute my insights to this incredible community in India, where collaboration and creativity shine.

I’m thrilled to participate in this contest and share my thoughts on addressing the topic: A Way to Overcome Prejudice. I hope you’ll find the perspective engaging and thought-provoking. A heartfelt thank you to my dear @meraindia for organizing this inspiring opportunity and motivating us all to keep sharing our voices. Let’s keep creating, learning.

How does one perceive the term "prejudication"? Is it regarded as a curse or as a blessing?

The term "prejudication" appears to be a rare or perhaps mistaken variation of "prejudice" or "adjudication," blending preconceived judgment with legal implication. However, if we embrace it as a conceptual blend, it invites reflection.

To perceive "prejudication" is to recognize the weight of assumptions made before full understanding—be it in law, relationships, or society. For some, it’s a curse: a barrier to fairness, breeding discrimination and closed minds. A snap judgment can wound, exclude, and perpetuate inequality.

Yet, others might see it as a blessing—intuition honed by experience, a mental shortcut for survival in a complex world. In emergency decisions or instinctual trust, such predispositions can protect and guide. The truth lies in balance.

While unconscious prejudication risks harm, mindful discernment—questioning our biases—transforms it into wisdom. Thus, prejudication is neither purely curse nor blessing; it is a mirror reflecting how we choose to see others: with openness or rigidity. The power lies not in the judgment itself, but in our willingness to revise it.

Do you believe that the term in question is associated with the concept of unconsciousness? Please provide a rationale to support your reasoning.

The term “unconsciousness” often evokes images of sleep or medical states, but I believe it extends beyond mere absence of awareness. It is deeply tied to the mind’s hidden layers—thoughts, memories, and instincts we don’t actively control. Consider how habits form: repeated actions become automatic, shifting into the unconscious mind.

Likewise, emotions sometimes arise without clear cause, suggesting unseen mental processes at work. Sigmund Freud’s theory of the unconscious further supports this, proposing that desires and fears buried in the mind influence behavior subtly. Even dreams, seemingly random, may reflect unconscious thoughts.

Everyday decisions—like choosing a familiar route home—are often made without conscious thought, guided instead by the unconscious. This hidden mental engine shapes identity, biases, and creativity.

Therefore, the term is not just associated with unconsciousness but is central to understanding human behavior. Recognizing its role allows deeper self-awareness and personal growth, proving that what lies beneath awareness profoundly impacts our waking lives.

In what ways can we contribute to the education of individuals regarding the concept of prejudication? Please share your insights.

One easy way to teach people about prejudice is to start conversations in schools and community centers. Simple stories that show how unfair treatment hurts real people can open eyes. Role‑playing games let participants feel what it is like to be judged for skin color, gender, or belief, and they learn how to speak up.

Teachers can add short lessons on media bias, showing how headlines can twist facts and stir hate. Libraries can host book clubs that choose novels from many cultures, sparking questions about stereotypes. Online videos that explain the science of bias in plain language help friends share knowledge quickly.

Parents can model respectful listening at home, asking children to explain why a comment might be hurtful. Finally, community projects that bring diverse groups together for a common goal teach that cooperation defeats prejudice faster than any lecture. Together we build a kinder world, free from bias.

So friends this is my participation in this contest. I hope you appreciate my recipe. I am eager to read your thoughtful comments.

I want to invite: @eman09, @darina14, and @wuddi to join.
🌼Thanks to all readers🌼