Racism is based on the belief that certain people are higher than others because they belong to a different race. Racists distinguish races based on physical characteristics such as skin colour and appearance of hair. But really, we all know that we can say that race is an invented concept, because it has no biological foundation. Racism is also abusive or aggressive towards members of a particular different race. A relatively new form of racism called "ethnic or cultural differentiation" says that all races and cultures are equal, but they should not mix up, so as to retain its originality.
Intolerance is a lack of respect for the practices and beliefs of others. This activity is very present in our society. Therefore, we need a cultural equality, that is, no one is more important than another, whatever their parents, their social status, their interests, abilities, lifestyle... So, we all have the same rights. Furthermore, biology has identified once race only: the human race.
The human being is enriched by the knowledge of different cultures and the contacts we have with these, developing our personality when we are confronted with them. At this practice we call multiculturalism. All people, different or not, should be able to live together independently of their cultures. Multiculturalism is the acceptance and respect for differences. The belief in interculturalism believes that we can learn and develop our personality through other cultures.
By: Ana Amorim and Liliana Alves
1 comments:
I agree we can all learn so much with other people, either they are from the same race or not. It's what they are inside that matters, not what they look like.
Good post, girls! :)And it summarizes very well everything we have been talking in class.
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