I am very fair in colour so I Know


Growing in fairness includes learning to
treat others with respect and kindness, and
growing to appreciate the importance of
sharing, fighting for others, and being
honest. This requires the ability to place
ourselves in others’ shoes and feel
compassion for other people.

Out of the character traits we focus on in Citywise, fairness falls least under the category of ‘performance’ character and most under the category of ‘moral’ character. Although the importance of fairness goes beyond this, developing fairness necessarily develops the desire to act towards the greater good of those around us, and contribute to a society that is better to live in.

Interestingly, research shows that growing in fairness and thinking about others leads to higher personal well-being. Being fair- minded helps us develop mutually supportive relationships with those around us. Beginning in infancy, we learn the value of reciprocity, and taking turns in ‘serve and response’ patterns with our caregivers. This understanding, of relationships being based on both ‘giving’ and ‘getting’ or being cared for and caring for the other, is crucial in developing good relationships. Why is this important for our well-being? A nearly 80- year longitudinal study from Harvard confirms what personal experience may suggest, that the number one factor that promotes our happiness and well-being is having good relationships.

Research has also found that showing fairness and being generous is intrinsically rewarding. Children as young as 3 years old understand that sharing can make a person happy (Paulus & Moore, 2017). As social animals, our happiness is closely tied to the happiness of the people around us. Being a source of joy for the people around us can also increase our sense of purpose, which is equally important in promoting our well-being

Research has also found that being a fair person, not just being in a fair environment, has a positive effect on our academic achievement. For example, a study of Italian schoolchildren (Caprara et al., 2000) found that demonstrating fair and prosocial behaviour at age 9 was a better predictor of grades at age 14 than were their grades at age 9. This is thought to be ‘mediated’ by wellbeing, which means that the effect might happen because fairness increases wellbeing. Specifically, this might occur because developing fair and mutually supportive relationships supports positive development and motivation, which promote academic achievement, and reduces vulnerability to depression and anti- social conduct, which are academically undermining.

women are subconsciously attracted to fairer skin because of its association with innocence, purity, modesty, virginity, vulnerability and goodness , according to researchers at the University of Toronto

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