https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qUTYHnLz2g
The link above is to a commercial that aired on Sunday, February 5, 2017 during Superbowl LI. Somewhat like the image above, the commercial goes through multiple transitions from men and women of different races, religions, and skin colors. As the images transition from one person to another, words appear on the screen that collectively says "we believe no matter who you are, where you're from, who you love, or who you worship, we all belong. The world is more beautiful the more you accept." The commercial ends with the hashtag #weaccept.
The commercial is an exact representation of multiculturalism. For almost forever, people viewed differences in one another as a reason to hate and separate. There is a section in the article we read in class, titled "multiculturalism", that states "...ethnic and cultural diversity
enriches the national community because of the contributions made to it by
myriad groups." This quote is absolutely correct. Everyday in America, we use technology, wear clothes, adopt ideas, and benefit from inventions that come from different racial and ethnic groups all over the world. In my opinion, diversity is what makes greatness. Especially today, some people may use the fear of conflict and terrorism as justifiable reasons to segregate, deport immigrants and even demean some religious groups such as Muslims. Even groups of like minded people get into conflicts with one another; and do we not experience forms of "terrorism" such as school shootings from our own citizens? Certainly that is a rhetorical questions. My point is there are differences between every individuals, even those of the same race, but the differences are what allow us as people to collectively progress. Different thoughts and ideas from different people are what allow us to thrive. All in all i believe we have more to gain from multiculturalism than we have to lose.
I really liked your post Dayshawn, I believe it is a perfect representation of multiculturalism and represents the fact that people from all different backgrounds contribute to how he live in the world today. No matter how many barriers are put up between us, at the end of the day we're all the same and should treat people as equals.
ReplyDeleteI agree that this a great representation of multiculturalism. People deserve to be treated equally regardless of one's race, religion, or background. I also agree with your statement that, "Diversity is what makes greatness." In the end we are all human beings, and I feel that all people should be treated the same way.
ReplyDeleteWell said, and I love the picture. I like the "...but the differences are what allow us as people to collectively progress." quote. I think it's often overlooked that every single person/group/race etc, plays a part in how we thrive. Without diversity and appreciating how other cultures and groups live, it would be a very one-sided world.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe your definition of terrorism is correct when used in school shootings because terrorism is based on political ,religious, or ideological aims. usually school shootings aren't about political stand points or religion. but more so about bullying, mental illness or seeking notoriety and many other reasons. with that said I understand what you're getting at and I agree with you. but we cant just allow anyone to come into the united states. I'm all for them coming legally. "some people may use the fear of conflict and terrorism as justifiable reasons to segregate" I think using the fear of terrorism is very justifiable. I don't think anybody would want people who want to kill us live in this country and maybe even next door to you. but like I said I am all for diversity but I'm also for the safety of united states CITIZENS.
ReplyDeletecapitalize United States. my bad.
DeleteMatt, you're absolutely correct. Perhaps my comparison between school shootings and terrorism did not properly serve as an example. My point is, correlation is not causation. Although some muslim immigrants are coprates of terrorism doesn't not mean that being a muslim immigrant makes one a terrorist. Of course no one would want to live in close proximity of a possible terrorist and by no means am i supporting illegal immigration, nor am i suggesting that everyone be openly invited into the U.S. But we must acknowledge that there are terrible people amongst every race and if we let fear of conflict between different kinds of people segregate us, we lose the benefits afforded to us by the great diversity of this country. Just my opinion.
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