Breaking barriers
June 6th, 2008Hi guys this time on my general topic I would like to share my views about breaking barriers. A girl from the rural areas came to a city college the first day wearing a long dress of their tradition. The others smirked. In their minds they saw her as ‘un cool’ and didn’t draw her into their circles of friendship. Prejudices are stereotyped images and feelings which build barriers and destroy relationships. Almost all of us have been the victim of someone’s prejudice. We are judged constantly on our size, shape, color, belief systems, family and educational backgrounds. Most of us think that we keep an open mind about other people and situations. Yet, it is surprising how deep-seated many of our prejudices are. In any one day, we spend an enormous amount of time making up our minds about other people. “She’s fat, so she must be lazy”.” he’s wearing an earring, so he can’t be a good student”. Our mind is set even before we begin a conversation or discussion. When we think like this, there is little room for acceptance or understanding or for the growth of a friendship. Prejudice can kill. Look at the disharmony prejudice has caused our country. So guys try to eradicate this from us and others.