Can prejudice be eliminated all together?
2007-03-12 12:08:00 · 8 answers · asked by nobody 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I don't think it can ever be truly eliminated, but I think it can be reduced if more people lead by example. Treat people kindly, debate peacefully, see a person for who they are on the inside, and teach children tolerance and acceptance. My children have asked me before about races, nationalities, etc., and I always explain that the world would be a pretty boring place if we were all the same.
2007-03-12 12:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as there are ignorant people who believe in certain stereotypes and people who perpetuate those stereotypes, then there will always be prejudice. The human race has it ingrained into their genetic code and psyche that there is always an "us" and always a "them." The only thing that can be done to get rid of prejudice is to educate the public about the differences in people and to respect those differences, no matter what past experience may otherwise dictate.
2007-03-12 19:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It probably cannot be eliminated altogether, but I think there are several small things people should do:
1. Don't laugh at racist statements or jokes. Look at the person and tell them "I object to that kind of statement."
2. Never use racist words yourself or allow your children to use them. Raise your children around a diverse group of people and teach them to be tolerant.
3. Don't generalize from the specific. Just because one Aztec committed a crime does not mean "all Aztecs are criminals."
4. Take time to learn more about other cultures, especially those in your community or city or state. Expose your children to different music, culture, art, food, dance and traditions.
5. Stop assuming that whatever race you are is superior to other races. All humans deserve respect.
2007-03-12 19:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To answer your first question first... No it can not be eliminated altogether.
People fear what they do not know. No matter who or where they are from, with fear comes hate, with hate comes prejudice.
In answer to your first part...If a person knows that they need to grow or advance themselves...they can get a job where the work force is fairly mixed.
College level social/diversity classes should be a requirement before high school graduation is completed.
If a person wishes to extend a gesture of good will, they only have to start with the people who are around them.
2007-03-12 19:20:19 · answer #4 · answered by wi_saint 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop categorizing and labeling people.
Try it someday. For just one day. Try treating each person as an individual. No groups. No racial or religious categories. No political labels. Just individual people.
Watch how your perspective on the world changes. Then try it for a month.
2007-03-12 19:22:59 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They can stop being racist and ignorant and think like the grown up adults that they should be. Parents usually pass their racist tendency's onto their children.
2007-03-12 19:12:01 · answer #6 · answered by Lynnemarie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Why should it be?
If you are walking down an inner city street at 2pm, should you fear a 82 year old Swedish woman and a 20 year old black man equally?
Reducio ad absurdum.
2007-03-12 19:12:34 · answer #7 · answered by Skyhawk 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Education which is the key to most problems when you really get into it.
2007-03-12 19:19:04 · answer #8 · answered by Irish 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋