Tag: Biased

I had been back in the US for a few short months and was already missing my Brazilian culture like an ache in my gut. It was, therefore, with great anticipation that I learned my elementary school was doing an “International day.” I hoped with all my heart that they would include some de...

Presenting as a white woman means that I am judged from a positive space and generally seen as capable, trustworthy, experienced. I am viewed as being deserving of respect by default. By default is the key here. With no actions or speaking at all, I am judged as being deserving of respect. Recent...