Interpersonal: interview with my sister

1) What is your definition of prejudice and discrimination?

ANS: Prejudice and discrimination happen when we give different treatment to people with a particular characteristic which is irrelevant to the matter at hand.

2) What is your opinion of prejudice and discrimination?

ANS: I feel that it is inherent in everyone and every society. It is natural for us to be able to relate to someone who is more similar to us. But it does not mean such actions are right. Prejudice and discrimination can be seen every where, whether in developed or undeveloped societies. For example, in Australia, although there are laws that are anti-discrimination, discrimination and prejudice still exist. It simply cannot be erase.

3) Is it possible to do away with discrimination?

ANS: I do not think so. No man is equal. Be it race, gender, wealth or religion, man is divided. All of us are different and the disparities set one group apart from the other. Thus, it is impossible that there is a solution which would end discrimination.

4) What role can education play in this matter?

ANS: The only things education does is tell the children that this is wrong. Prejudice may still exist, only that the children would try to hide it. They would not dare to reveal their feelings even if they disagree that discrimination is wrong.