What do I know about prejudice?
I know that it is an adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination of the facts.
This is usually created or formed by a general opinion or the result of being influenced by other people. This causes hurt and suffering to the targeted person, and in a wider perspective, can cause a brain drain to a country as these targeted people would leave the country.
( Please take note that the following examples is not intended criticism to any particular country, it is just for stating facts)
For example, in Malaysia, Malays get special rights, they hold all important posts. All other races are prejudged as not part of Malaysia. While in South America, blacks are being prejudged. I am sure that there are many more examples, too many to name them all.
What I want to know about prejudice?
1) Well... why is the government not doing anything about it? They have all the authority and all the power to change this..
2) We all do have a heart.. why don't we just accept everyone for who they are?
Nicholas,
ReplyDeleteYour example about Malay special rights is not really a sign of prejudice. The example of blacks is valid though.
Also, about your question of why the government not doing anything about it. There are many reasons why the government will not and cannot solve the problem. Things do not seem as simple as they seem, especially problems which deals with the human heart and mind, like prejudice.
Reasons:
1) The government might be prejudicial as well. Many previous white US presidents were prejudicial against blacks too.
2) You have to see the difference between prejudice and discrimination. The government can control DISCRIMINATION, but only to a certain extent, and for PREJUDICE, totally out of the question. The government cannot what the people think. Therefore, such problems cannot be resolved so easily.
And lastly, about your second point. I agree with you. But this is not in our control either.
2I125
Thanks for the inciteful comment. ;p
ReplyDeleteAnd what do you mean that the Malaysia is not prejudiced? The hierachy and important scholarships that are given out there all go to Malays.
For example, my father who was born in Msia got a higher score in a national exam compared to his malay classmates. However, because he was a chinese, the scholarships were never issued to him, but instead to the malays who scored much lower marks. This is, to me, a very evident sign of prejudice.