the nurse and the police officer

A few years ago, I watched a band set up for their show. A  petite blonde woman walked on stage with an enormous saxophone. My instant, unconscious reaction was, “She’s too small to play the sax!”

Even as a woman and a feminist, my first thought was a sexist one.

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Thought something prejudiced about a group you are part of?
Experienced a gut response that was different from how you think you think?

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