This just goes on to mention how racism is applied to social issues that exist today, like interracial marriages. When asked about interracial marriages, 36%, the majority of the audience, said they never think of race in relationships, while 27% said that it led to complications in raising children and cultural clashes. 27% strongly confirmed that they WILL marry outside their race, and only 9% admitted that their family would not approve of this idea. “I never think about race in relationships.” No one answered “that is wrong,” which is a sign of a progressing society. There are many cultural and ideological barriers mentioned by people unwilling to marry other races.
Another pressing issue in society is the use of racial slurs, where the majority of the audience responded “Yes, but only when I’m joking.” 9% of people strongly confirmed that “Yes, I do.” 9% conceded that “every once in a while” they would make a comment here and there. And then the last 36% found this idea of making such comments repulsive and said, “No, that is very rude.” It became clear how embedded racism is in our society today that we find it normal to make rude comments in our lives. Racism is so indiscreet that we don’t even realize that we may be saying generalizing about others.
Last but not least, the majority of the audience agreed that everyone was equal, and it was wrong to degrade anyone in the first place. But then some individuals explained in detail how “we can actually hear the victims out and give them a chance to tell their story,” or bring “change to the social structure that exists today.” Also, holding events like “Sports for Peace” tournaments within and between countries, like the United Nation does, will unite various races for the love of the sport. Gradually, these people will interact and clear stereotypes set for all.
One participant stated, “People need to be educated about structural inequalities: most people think racial discrimination exists only on an interpersonal level, but the biggest issue is structural discrimination. This means that some races are locked into systems that disadvantage them: the prison system, the way the real estate market works.” This individual mentioned how institutionalized racism needs to be stopped.
Also, another individual agreed by saying that, “To promote appreciation for racial diversity, we should somehow show that every race is beautiful. Like, for example, the media plays a big role on how we view other races, often very negatively. Many people view Muslims negatively because the only time the media talks about Muslims is when a ‘Muslim’ person does this crime or that. Thus, over time, people associate Muslims with negativity. Another example is in music videos where black people are shown cursing, being violent, inappropriate, doing drugs, etc. Some people then see black people negatively. So the media should take responsibility!”
"Are You My Equal?" ... Continued Dar, Marium