Human Relations - Essay Example

Download file to see previous pages These were all racist comments on a student as he was black and he belonged from other nation. I saw that no one stopped them from ragging him; whereas everyone displayed a sense of pride in what they were doing. They thought themselves to be superior, spotless, good guys and pious as they had the color white. Furthermore, a student of white origin threw water balloons on the other guy and humiliated and harassed him just because of his color. At that moment, I was surprised to see that such racism prevails even in the 21st century, when people project themselves to be modern and open minded. This racist act witnessed was a shame for every individual who states him/herself to be broadminded. I had a sensation of inferiority seeing such behavior and narrow-mindedness of the people. The white students did enjoy their act and were feeling proud of their action. I was numb to what I saw and my adrenaline rush was to the heights. My idea of free world, democracy and non-discrimination was all changing. I thought of challenging them and showing them the real picture of the world where black people are working hand-in-hand, and are at times also superior to the white people in their activities. I wanted to protest and save my friend from the torture but feared as I too had a dark color. Nonetheless, I went back to my place and wrote a letter to the college authority regarding the incidence, the racism that was being faced by the students who were there to study. I went to many individuals of the college who signed the letter to demonstrate their support towards anti-racism in colleges. The incidence in the college divided the students into groups, one who believed in the idea of superior and inferior and the other who perceived equality for the success of the individual and nation. The incidence displayed action of supremacy and racism in the college. INTERVIEW Questions Framed: 1. Should Racism prevail in this modern world? 2. What should be done to stop racism? I interviewed my friends and my neighbor regarding racism. According to Respondent I, racism should not prevail in the modern world. Racism shows the backwardness of thought process, when the world is reaching new heights. Racism exhibits inequality, lack of education, cultural values and above all human values. He added that in modern world, people should believe in togetherness and not fight on a petty issue of color. In response to the second question, he stated that people should be punished if they pass racist comments or jokes. People should be educated on racism and coerced to change their views regarding racism and sexism comments. Respondent II was against racism, he presented an idea of a free world where people should be judged by their behavior and not color. He stated that togetherness and a sense of friendship should prevail in the modern world to encourage inter social behavior. He was very annoyed with the people who supported racism and commented that they should be vehemently punished and sent for mental treatment. According to Respondent III, he supported racism as he believed in supremacy. He stated that because they have a white color they should be treated in a superior manner. He believed that the color difference is because of the good behavior, superiority and spotlessness. SUMMARY REGARDING EXPERIENCES OBSERVING, CHALLENGING AND TALKING ABOUT RACISM Racism is believe, action or a mental state where people tend to be superior ...Download file to see next pagesRead More