Discrimination
RESPECT LIFE = RESPECT RIGHTS
Way to Overcome Discrimination
Will you consider me as your brother or sister, only if I am not...?
1. of a different race /nationality (Chinese, Indian, Burmese, Laotian, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malay, Bengali, European, Jewish, Arab, etc.)
2. a migrant worker (domestic helper, cheap labour, etc.)
3. an asylum seeker
4. a refugee (immigrant, etc.)
5. a minority (Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, non-believer, indigenous, tribal, Baraku, Dalit, etc.)
6. of a different belief or ideology
7. an outspoken person for justice
8. old or young
9. a differently able person (deaf, blind, mute, etc.)
10. weaker (children, women, elderly, sick with communicable decease - HIV/AIDS, drug edict, etc.)
11. a person with a different sexual orientation person (lesbian, homosexual, etc.)
12. illiterate
13. poor...etc.
If one of the above bothers you to consider a person as your brother or sister, you may have experienced the feelings of hatred or intolerance against such a person and finally reject or discriminate these people in many circumstances. You may also agree with the law enforcement or the powerful people to discriminate others.
To understand these ill feelings, ill treatment and change your perception toward life and became an instrument to build peaceful society, equip yourself with knowledge and learn to respect and be respected.
Dignity & Freedom
The essential values for life are DIGNITY AND FREEDOM. Each one will fulfill these values only when we are RESPECTED and at the same time RESPECT others.
Psychological Point of View:
* Every human being needs to feel respected, and especially the least 'powerful'.
* Like communication, respect is something that nurtures us and enhances human bonds. If we don't get it, we 'die' or wither inside.
* On the other hand, not respecting others in our interaction or dealing with them creates anger and resentment that will build up over time.
Religious Point of View:
You must not oppress the stranger; you know how a stranger feels, for you lived as strangers in the land of Egypt. (Exodus 23:9)
Do I want the death of the sinner? - word of Yahweh.
Do I not rather want him to turn from his ways and live? (Ezek. 18:23)
Human Rights Point of View:
The preamble to the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948 states that 'disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind' and that the 'recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.'
'Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, birth or other status.'
Therefore, human rights, by virtue of their very nature, are possessed by all in equal measure. Whatever our social, economic, cultural or political status, whatever the conditions in which we live, we are, in principle at least, entitled to the same basic rights and freedoms. The idea of equality and non-discrimination is a fundamental, underlying principle of human rights.
Discrimination: Act of Fear
'Discrimination' is defined in Article 1(1) of the International Covenant on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) to mean 'any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference' on grounds of race, which 'has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal footing of human rights and fundamental freedoms'. The Convention makes clear that it addresses discrimination not only in the political and economic arenas but also in the 'social, cultural or any other field of public life'.
FEAR - is the prison of heart (anonymous)
In Asia / Pacific countries, many times fear comes with wrong information or misguided conclusions that lead to misunderstanding, therefore, we may fear...
* that immigrants will take our share of food, health care, education;
* that tribal people will destroy our forest or pollute our water sources;
* that we will lose power if we support minority over majority;
* that we will lose sources of donation if other believe in the religion other than ours;
* that we will lose power to control others if they become more clever;
* that women will have freedom or autonomy;
* to change;
* to listen to others' ideas or comments;
* to accept that sometimes we are wrong and refuse to correct our wrong;
* to share wealth;
* to use negotiation skills rather than physical strength;
* to give freedom and dignity to others, etc...
Because of fear, we do not want others to belong to our family, our community, our village, our town, our province, our region, our nation or our world!. We choose to discriminate them directly or indirectly. According to the Amnesty International reports in 2002 and the other sources, here are some of the discrimination acts around Asia-Pacific:
2007-01-29 20:05:21
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answered by Anonymous
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we live now, and we all desire a perfect world....and maybe someday it will happen...but in out lifetimes...it is period when thing get better
for most of humanity, a few men controlled each society....it was modern society and urbanization that made our current lives possible....the role of women. gays, minorities, rule of laws, status of workers, a middle class, a professional class.....all made possible in the last few hundred years of mankind
this country was founded by straight white males who owned property....then the vote extended to all males, them blacks, then women........society is evolving
so you work in society to make the changes possible...and understand the past history of humankind
2007-01-29 20:20:13
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answered by Jonathan L 3
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