I disagree. To be ignorant is to be "lacking in knowledge or awareness" and/or "uneducated", so I'd still say it applies. The OP is evidently not aware of the outside world enough to understand his views are wrong - or why they are. Hence the question "But why do I think this way." The OP has acknowledged the double standard, but has then gone on to excuse himself by saying "But I think this is normal for a man of my background to think", which is a far cry from accepting that he is in the wrong.
Also, where does the OP state that they've experienced anything that could cause their prejudiced views? Unless that was just a presumption on your part?
I'd argue that the OP doesn't need different experiences, per se, but needs to educate himself and adjust his outlook.
That's a no-no my friend
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I disagree. To be ignorant is to be "lacking in knowledge or awareness" and/or "uneducated", so I'd still say it applies. The OP is evidently not aware of the outside world enough to understand his views are wrong - or why they are. Hence the question "But why do I think this way." The OP has acknowledged the double standard, but has then gone on to excuse himself by saying "But I think this is normal for a man of my background to think", which is a far cry from accepting that he is in the wrong.
Also, where does the OP state that they've experienced anything that could cause their prejudiced views? Unless that was just a presumption on your part?
I'd argue that the OP doesn't need different experiences, per se, but needs to educate himself and adjust his outlook.