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Sociologists have studied various forms of prejudice, but seldom their own. C. Wright Mills 'emphasis on the relationship of history, social structure and biography encourages us to reflect on our own case. In the present instance, the attitudes and beliefs of a Welsh-American are examined in social context. Three implicit themes are revealed: (1) the sociological perspective is essential in understanding self; (2) for self-knowledge no biography is more important than one's own; (3) the examination of the origin of personal prejudices may aid in understanding, more than condemning, those of others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]