Unfairness lies in treating people in a way that they “do not deserve”. Fairness is an interesting challenge when working in different cultures in that local understandings of fairness differ. Every society has clear notions of what is fair and unfair. Every society has rules and norms that everyone understands as fair (and unfair). Breaking those rules demonstrates disrespect both for people and for their society.

Unfairness through Ignoring the Rules

Every society has rules, which are, in general, communal and agreed upon. When we discount them, we show contempt for the community and their processes.

The dividing mindset sees rules as arbitrary and binding only on others. The powerful do not have to obey them. When in a position to enforce them, the dividing mindset is inconsistent and plays favorites.

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