A social
lens refers to how a person views a given situation. There are many factors that go into
developing a persons social lens or perception of the world. Race, culture, religion, and
economic status are just some of the factors that influence a persons view of the
world.
The experiences that people have had influence their views of the
world. These experiences explain why two people from different backgrounds may see the same
event very differently. If a person has experienced discrimination of some sort, whether it is
racial, religious, or gender, that person will view situations differently than people who
havent experienced this discrimination. We are seeing this play out in terms of how some people
view the actions of the police. If a person has had negative experiences with the police, they
will view them in a negative light. On the other hand, people who have family members who are
police officers, or people who have had positive experiences with them, will see the police in a
very positive manner.
If a political party has helped a group of people,
those people will likely support that party. After the Civil War, African-Americans viewed the
Republican Party very favorably. They viewed the Republican Party as being responsible for
ending slavery and helping African-Americans get more rights and more freedoms. As a result,
they tended to vote for Republican candidates for many years. White southerners were angry with
the Republican Party, as they felt this party destroyed the southern way of life. As a result,
they voted for Democratic candidates for many years. Members of different political parties
often see the same event very differently because of the different experiences of their
members.
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