Why Should You Listen When Other People Disclose Prejudice?

Because research showed how high-quality listening facilitates constructive conversations and how listening can help speakers feel more open and gain insights when conveying empathy, understanding, and support.

It's important - it's even more important these days.

Taken from SPSP blog. For more reading:

https://www.spsp.org/news-center/blog/itzchakov-weinstein-legate-amar-disclosing-prejudice

For this source of wisdom:

Itzchakov, G., Weinstein, N., Legate, N., & Amar, M. (2020). Can high quality listening predict lower speakers' prejudiced attitudes?. Journal of experimental social psychology, 91, 104022.