Title: And Justice For All?
Source: Experiences from the everyday observer
Relation: Discusses differences in treatment of different races, religion, or gender.
Commentary:
I wrote about something similar during this weeks discussion. I personally do not believe that the world will ever see a day when all people are treated equally by everyone. This is because there is so much discrimination already. Even friends may treat each other differently if they are of diverse backgrounds. It is the way people are. Instinctually, we think of our ways of life as "correct" and anything that is outside this scope, is simply abnormal to us. It is important for people to be aware of this, even subconsciously, to avoid becoming ignorant. I'm not only talking about stereotypes, but simple differences in lifestyle and background as well. Two people may be friends for years, but if one person is of one religion, and the other is of another, there is going to be natural feelings of separation from one another. This is many times subconscious. But when it comes down to it, if either person is religious even a little bit, they will feel different. Of course, this can be overcome by being aware of this, and understanding that differences do not necessarily mean extreme differentiation. But I think this has to be done individually. Something you do yourself, or you are raised to see things in that light. It can't be forced upon. I don't see, and certainly do not expect, to see a world where the majority of people will treat one another equally. As far as I'm concerned, disappointments are directly related to your expectations...and there is really only so much you can expect from humanity.
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