Racism, by definition, is the belief of some racial groups are superior than others. Racism occurs not only through racial discrimination, but also religious discrimination.Throughout history, humans have used racism or discrimination as a motivation to drive people to fight for their cause. It can encourage fear and hatred in others during times of conflict and economic downturns.
Racism is a dreadful belief that ignores the fact that all humans belong to the same race, Homo sapiens. Yet, humans are unable to embrace the uniqueness of various ethnic groups. We have this fear and dislike of foreigners simply because they are different from us or because they are viewed as being inferior.
Conflicts motivated by racism have occurred throughout history. Nazi prejudice towards Jews caused for over nine million people to be killed. Wars between European settlers and Native Americans caused for almost an entire race of people to be extinguished. Racism led to African Americans to be enslaved by whites in America.
Racism causes conflicts that are happening right now too: the Aborigines have lost most of their lands today and are experiencing extreme prejudice in Australia, Chinese students are forbid to access higher education in Malaysia , Israelis and Palestinians antagonism etc.
Not only must we address this issue to nations' governments, but also make awareness of this issue to the public. Only through collaboration and understanding of individuals’ cultural backgrounds will we ever achieve peace and prosperity.
Recent shootouts in Ottawa that took the life of Corporal Nathan Cirillo by a member of ISIS, the Islamic terrorist group, have raised concerns for the safety and security of people living in Muslim-Canadian communities. Even though the shooter, Michael Zehaf- Bibeau, was an ex-Canadian and had no connection to these communities, Middle Easterners have been targeted for vengeance because of what he did.
Certain groups of people view the rest of Muslim population as potential terrorists. These groups have been targeting Muslim populations through vandalizing and sending threatening messages.
Certain groups of people view the rest of Muslim population as potential terrorists. These groups have been targeting Muslim populations through vandalizing and sending threatening messages.
People must understand that for what one did, the rest have nothing to do with it. Just because one middle-eastern terrorist killed a canadian soldier doesn't make the rest of Middle- Easterners terrorists too.
If your cousin kills a man, is that your fault?
If your cousin kills a man, is that your fault?
Links to other websites: http://www.allaboutpopularissues.org/world-racism-faq.htm
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