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I don’t know everything. I’m still searching for my voice, and my place. I do however, know the difference between my opinions and someone else’s, and how I can appreciate distinguished differences. I also know the definition of toleration, and how I can live my life in a tolerant manner. In knowing tolerance, I can recognize and shun intolerance.
I refuse to support intolerance is by not being part of racist or sexist jokes. I simply do not believe that making fun of the social oppression of any group should be categorized as entertainment. I try my best to remove myself from the segregation that I see all around me, choosing instead to utilize skills of talking, listening, and being accepting in order to break down barriers that are erected due to the ignorance and prejudices of everyone, including myself. It’s a lot of work to get rid of all the social segregation in this world, or even in our own society, but I start by speaking out, and beginning to change the world.
Being active in diversity programs throughout my life has influenced my views and the extent of my own personal knowledge of the world.
Each program I’ve attended has widened my frame of reference and enabled me to hone my abilities to articulate my thoughts.
One opportunity to learn was Anytown, a program that held true to the vauge testimonials printed in its pamphlet. Anytown truly was a "life changing experience." Not only did it allow me to be able to freely talk about how I felt, but I took away from Anytown an increased ability to look at myself in my surroundings and evaluate my opinions, my mind, my body, and where I stand in life. Each program has taught me names and definitions to attach to the outrage that I experience ever since I began to question why.
People are shunned, abused, and degraded everyday for how they appear
do this better, or at least make myself more aware of these individual evaluations through discussions and action groups.
It needs MAJOR help. Critisms/input, PLEASE