I do have a prejudice against racism, obviously. However, I have changed my attitude towards it recently. Before I went to London, I was afraid of facing the coloured-even though I also am- and didn't want them to talk to me on the street. I was wearing coloured glasses but as I made a living with various people all over the world I got more open-minded. I do not avoid black, for example, and I'd rather want to talk to them. I like to share each cultural shocking from each nation. Nonetheless, I am still afraid of the south eastern people, especially of men. When I was in London, I was a welcoming volunteer in Hillsong church-sorry, I am not a Christian, though- there were many Indian companies. They were all cool and I liked them but, you know, it's church. Also, I was in London so I could be brave enough to get closer to them. If I am in Korea and the south eastern someone talks to me I would be afraid a bit. I don't know why I would do but it's immediate perception. Or I don't want to talk the reason why I am afraid of them. I don't want to look down on them.
The racism always hurts every single person. I know if I discriminate someone for a certain reason I will be treated as the same someday. It's an obvious truth. So we don't think that way to judge someone with appearance only.
To get rid of racism in Korea, the government should try to give as many chances to have activities with foreigners as possible, especially to students. The fixed thoughts are made in young days through Disney animations and some films. If the government offers opportunities like English camps, multicultural camps, and so on to teenagers they can have more progressive thoughts. I don't know how many multicultural programmes in Korea but I do think it is required.
Multicultural camps? What an interesting idea! That could be a great way to introduce students to different cultures. We often are afraid of things we've had no experience with, so if we can provide people with opportunities, we can erase the fear, which in turn could eliminate discrimination. Good idea!
답글삭제I also think that's a good idea! There is an organization which gather volunteers from all over the world. They make some group of 10~20 people and you can choose the working nation. I heard we can participated in Korea's workcamp... I hope there are many programs like that in Korea..!
답글삭제If think we are on a shoe who has discrimination, i will feel really bad. I hope every people realize that racism should be dissappeared.
답글삭제Oh you have racism inevitably. Now, I know that kind of point from your experience.
답글삭제It's good that you make effort to overcome view point.
I also had the moemnt that i felt i might be discriminated againt when i was traveling. I felt bad and embarassed. racism has been consistant issue over the glove, but i hope it changes soon.
답글삭제I also agree. Humans are all the same. We are not essentially different. Why do we have to discriminate each other? It is not fair.
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