stereoracified

Sunday, November 13, 2005

This week was spent observing racism and how stereotyping sets in our daily life. Stereotyping has no doubt become part and parcel of one's life. We find comfort in classifying people into different groups, often due to inferiority complex. We aim and work towards the cream of the crop, and along the way NEGLECT AND STAY AWAY from those whom we subconsciously regard as the lower class people.

However, stereotyping may not be all bad in this society. Take for example the issue regarding this anguish music teacher who has often been mistaken as illegal immigrants by the police due to his shabby dressing and appearance. Personally, I feel that the police should NOT COMPROMISE in any sense regarding illegal immigrants as they pose great threats to national security, especially in this time where terrorism is rife. Therefore, to avoid this, the music teacher himself should adopt a more PRO-ACTIVE STANCE PERSONALLY to either look more presentable or displaying his identification card in a more prominent manner.

No question is a stupid question and words left unsaid are just as good as lies. How true this can be when we are in a world whereby we often assume on things we have no idea on. Many conflicts, disagreements and even wars are caused by ASSUMPTION, IGNORANCE and MISINTERPRETATION. Though they say humans learn from their mistake, but why can’t we learn to be smart and make it right the first time?

Through this week’s session, I have learnt to adopt a more pro-active stance when dealing with people and issues in life. Never be afraid to ask and voice out your thoughts, even if it is going to trigger gigs and gags from your friends.

For that to happen, widening one’s social circle is important. Be ready to accept people from all walks of life. Be sincere, truthful about the friendship and I believe they would gladly return the favor with respect.
Posted by ching at 1:03 PM