The world is skewed in many ways, many of them unnecessary. Left-handedness is one of them. Just to add a little more perspective, many children who are forced to switch hands end up with developmental or learning problems because they're expending precious brainpower fighting their own nature, which right-handed people simply take as further "proof" that being left-handed is inherently inferior. I really do hope humans can become more accomodating with time and realize that for every difference between us, we have much more in common. Well written, Stephen.
Thanks for this brilliant insight. It's a vicious catch-22 situation which you have aptly described. Like you rightly mentioned, there is way too much skewedness in other aspects of our lives which I hope to explore in subsequent issues.
I remember my parents blamed my poor handwriting on left-handedness. Almost every home accident/damage I made as a kid was blamed on it. Eventually gave it up after series of punishment and Ted talks.
I'm sorry to hear this. Your story illustrates how one flawed idea can have far-reaching repercussions. I'm hoping that you have found the strength to overcome.
It's hard to get data on that kind of thing but it would appear so. I'm not sure I've ever heard of people in the West refusing money because it was offered with the left hand!
The world is skewed in many ways, many of them unnecessary. Left-handedness is one of them. Just to add a little more perspective, many children who are forced to switch hands end up with developmental or learning problems because they're expending precious brainpower fighting their own nature, which right-handed people simply take as further "proof" that being left-handed is inherently inferior. I really do hope humans can become more accomodating with time and realize that for every difference between us, we have much more in common. Well written, Stephen.
Thanks for this brilliant insight. It's a vicious catch-22 situation which you have aptly described. Like you rightly mentioned, there is way too much skewedness in other aspects of our lives which I hope to explore in subsequent issues.
I remember my parents blamed my poor handwriting on left-handedness. Almost every home accident/damage I made as a kid was blamed on it. Eventually gave it up after series of punishment and Ted talks.
I'm sorry to hear this. Your story illustrates how one flawed idea can have far-reaching repercussions. I'm hoping that you have found the strength to overcome.
I always look forward to Steven's view on many stuff, though we may not agree on Christianity but he's a brilliant writer
Bruh! You Sir are a good writer!
Awesome Piece Stepho! May I ask a question, is the discrimination against left handedness less prevalent in the West? Thank you
It's hard to get data on that kind of thing but it would appear so. I'm not sure I've ever heard of people in the West refusing money because it was offered with the left hand!
🙂 True