One difference I've noticed between schools, cities, countries, etc. is the amount of multiculturalism. Here in Canada, in most places, multiculturalism is greatly welcomed, whereas in other parts of the world where it is popular for immigrants to travel to, there are issues.
In schools, there are always "groups" of people. A lot of the time, this differentiation is because of race and/or religion. But often, in Canada at least, groups mix. This has probably only started in the past couple decades. Same thing at workplaces. Sometimes, a whole city can be highly populated with one race, and so they become negative towards the small population of "other races". No, I am not pointing out Brampton in particular =P
There are so many news stories that occur because of racism. The aftermath of the 9/11 revolved around negativity towards Muslims, but not only they were affected by this, but Sikhs and Hindus as well. The recent Qu'ran burning idea in Florida by the pastor Jones spread a lot of tension. One thing we must consider is that America is a free country, so he could do what he wanted. It's not right, but it was allowed. The tension around the new mosque they're building in New York City is because of media. Media tells us what they want us to know. But a lot more happens in this world.
So what is your view on multiculturalism? Are you a part of the people who accept everybody? Are you a part of the people who don't mean to, but it just happens that you stay with certain religions or races? Or are you just completely against hanging out with people of other cultures?
I live in Utah, so it's densely populated by Mormons, yet my group of friends has a Mormon, a former Mormon, a Muslim, and me, the sort-of Christian, but not really so much.
ReplyDeleteAlso, my community is fairly accepting of people of other races, but I jokingly (and lovingly) refer to my friend Aryana (the Muslim) as Terrorist-chan. And, not to be outdone, she calls me Drug-chan, so it evens out. I've asked her more times then I can count if it's okay if I call her that.