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When I took the evaluation for the ethical lens review it showed that my preferred lens is the relationship and reputation lens, this allows me the ability to rationalize and use my sensibility to determine what character traits and virtues that can best serve my community by assuring equality. I learned that this evaluation is indicative of my personality and how I carry myself and how I determine judgment based upon the situation at hand. I have always tried to be non-judgmental and view the facts in any and every situation. This enables me to make fair decisions that are not hasty.
My blind spot was identified as trusting the process of being fair a little too much. That I forget that unequal access gives way to unjust outcomes even if the process is fair. It also revealed that at other times, I develop unrealistic role expectations by forgetting that people are not void of mistakes regardless of their roles. Am not sure if I actually agree with that, sometimes fall short of making the correct decisions but don’t believe it’s because of relying on due process. I usually have too much faith in a person’s word and like to give people the benefit of the doubt but I only give a free pass once.
My strength is my value for justice and fortitude. I value loyalty with consistency with dealing with the community and members of the community socially. I learned that this is true, I believe that loyalty that is shown among individuals portrays your characteristics and integrity. My ethical lens also showed that I demonstrate courage and steadiness in the face of obstacles. I learned that this is true, I am Often the one that will volunteer for most challenging obstacles at my job as well as challenging obstacles head on in my personal life. I actually enjoy the challenge.
My weakness however, is that tend to assume that my way is always the best way in a given situation or problem. This would cause me to abuse power and enforce my will on others and view it as “I? S for their own good”. I also have learned that when my compassion fails I believe that privileges and perks of my role belong to me because I am better than others. As painful as it is to admit this may be true, had to reflect upon situations that I have been in and honestly can say yes, have been that person. Am shocked at the outcome of this ethical lens due to the accuracy of the outcome.
My Values and resultant behaviors, the determination from the lens was that prioritize the value of equality over autonomy. I like to assure that my community is taken care of by doing that I am assured that individuals are treated fairly. Firmly believe that it takes a community to raise a child and I was raised by mine. Have a sense for a very close nit community no matter where live. I feel that builds old time values where neighbors new each other and borrowed sugar. I like to raise my children with the same values that was raised with to pass it on to their children someday.
Resultant behavior is defined to me as a person with a sound character traits of habits and thoughtful reflection who is a seeker of justice who shows fairness in the community. I gravitate to people who display strong leadership roles within the community. For those without power like to see them with a chance to succeed this exemplifies ethical behavior. Through this ethical lens I have learned so much about myself and also had to take a look at things that I don’t usually like to admit about myself. This was a good assignment to be a part of.