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Ethnic Groups Embrace Commonalities And Overcome Prejudice

Ethnic groups are usually lumped together in a category called “race”.  Racial differences and intolerances between ethnic groups hinder our society on a daily basis.  In order for these racial differences and intolerances to be stopped and for peace between ethnic groups to be seen and appreciated we must come to a place where we understand our differences, bridge our divisions and celebrate our commonalities.  This is perhaps easier said than done. In today's society we are perhaps more race intolerant than we may realize.

 In order to overcome the racial challenges and divisions that take place in our society between different ethnic groups such as African-American, Asian, Hispanic, Native Americans, and Caucasians ( to name just a few of the diverse races of America)  we must choose to lay down our predisposition to poor racial based judgments and pick up the celebration of our commonalities.  Poor judgments are often based on the very lies and misconceptions have led this nation and others to be torn apart. When we categorize others based on their race, sex, or culture we are essentially creating rifts and walls that hinder our society.

Ethnic prejudice must be purposely removed from our thinking in order to see any change in our behavior. Our children must be given the freedom to love one another and care for one another based on commonalities rather than ethnic race. A truly healthy future for our nation is dependent on our ability to heal from the ethnic hatred that has been carelessly flaunted in our country. Ethnic differences and intolerances must be an addressed through an understanding of differences and a bridging of divisions and as this takes place a celebration of commonalities will also take place.

The differences between ethnic groups or races can be not only tolerated but accepted.  This is often seen in small children. They recognize the differences between one another’s skin color and clothing but they choose to primarily acknowledge their commonalities. That is why children of different ethnic groups are able to play together and enjoy each other's company over the use of a ball or a doll.  As they enjoy this commonality together their different speech or mannerisms are easily appreciated and these differences even appear unimportant as they focus on the commonality of the baby doll. This is also true in the workplace for adults. It is easy for adults of different ethnic groups and races to work together on the same project and achieve success as they focus on a common project and as they celebrate one another's commonalities.

Focusing on ethnic commonalities will break ethnic intolerances and hatreds. We can bridge racial differences and divisions by focusing on commonalities. We can change the social dynamics of our culture by accepting the ethnic differences and appreciating the strengths and abilities of each other.  The strengths and differences can then be used to meet common goals.

Ethnic groups have an ongoing opportunity to learn more about each other, showing their cultural identity and cultural values in the biggest online multi ethnic community USARiseUp. The cultural diversity is so big, but at USARiseUp you will find a bridge for the cultural and racial integration.

 

About the Author

USARiseUp is an online magazine about race and ethnicity that celebrates people of different cultures and colors. The mission of USARiseUp is to help bridge racial, ethnic and cultural divisions in contemporary society.

Is it now important to teach girls to be "real"?

I was just flipping through a Christmas magazine I hadn't had time for before the holidays, and I saw an extended multi-page ad for a new American Girl doll line with an on-line tie-in (like Webkins). The ad was showing that girls (target age appeared to be 8-11 or so) need to develop different positive characteristics. It had a list of words on each page that included "smart, brave, kind, proud," etc.

What was curious to me was that the word "real" was on the list of positive characteristics. I didn't realize that it was necessary to teach kids how to be real. And what does that even mean? Has society become so fake that girls need to be taught how to be real?

(Even more interesting was the fact that the page featuring the word "real" had the only African American child and doll in the ad. That opens up a whole new question about ethnic identity and perception, but let's leave this focused on gender.)

So, do girls need to be taught how to be "real"?

Girls are so pressured these days to wear tons of make-up and do their hair and pay extra attention to clothes and accessories that they cover themselves up in all that junk and rely on it. Many girls think they are ugly without make-up and are only 12.

Yes, girls need to be taught that being real is good and that they don't need all that make-up to be beautiful.

Case in point - anorexics.

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