Fostering Racial Reconcilliation

 Fostering  Racial  Reconcilliation

 

Racial reconciliation is a complex and nuanced topic that requires a sophisticated understanding of the history and dynamics of race relations. At its core, it involves acknowledging and addressing the ways in which individuals and systems have been affected by racism and prejudice, working towards a more equitable and just society.

 

One of the key challenges in addressing racial reconciliation is the idea of atavism or the tendency for certain behaviors and beliefs to be passed down through generations. This includes the perpetuation of racist ideologies as well as discrimination, which can be deeply ingrained in individuals and institutions.

 

However, it is important to recognize that these prejudices are not simply a matter of logic or rationality, but rather a product of the larger societal forces that shape our understanding  about race and identity. In order to truly move towards reconciliation, we must recognize that these biases are not inherent inindividuals but rather the result of broader societal issues.

 

Moreover, It is not enough to simply acknowledge the existence of prejudice and discrimination, but instead, we have to actively break the shackles and pursue ideas that promote equity and justice. This includes recognizing that though some groups have historically been marginalized and oppressed, they have taken concrete steps to address and rectify these issues.

 

Ultimately, racial reconciliation is a difficult, ongoing process that requires constant examination and reflection. It is important to remember that reconciliation is not about achieving perfection but rather about working towards a more equitable and just society for all people, regardless their race.

 

 

Vasileiadis Zacharias, class C1

 

 

VOCABULARY

·        atavism=a tendency to revert to something ancient or ancestral.

·        tendency= a likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction.

·        perpetuation= The act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.

·        discrimination= The state of being discriminated, distinguished from, or set apart.

·        ingrained= Being an element: present in the essence of a thing

·        rationality= the quality or state of being rational, agreement with reason,

possession of reason, due exercise of reason, reasonableness.

·        inherent= A natural part or consequence of something.

·       shackles= restraints

·       pursue ideas= ideas that try to harm someone or something.

·       marginalized= To relegate (something, especially a topic or a group of people,) to the margins or to a lower limit.

·      oppressed= physically pressed down by harmful effects.