Journal+5-+Response

1. Why do people tend to make fun of those who are in some way different? Do you believe this tendency is stronger in adults or children? Why?

2. Imagine which kind of insult would provoke you the most. An insult about... Explain which insult is most offensive to you and why.
 * your appearance or dress
 * your character or actions
 * a friend or family member
 * your beliefs

3. Give examples of prejudice (this can be a list). What are the most common types in your community? Your school? Explain why prejudice is destructive, perhaps citing specific examples you've heard of or witnessed. Have you ever experienced any sort of prejudice?

1. I think people tend to make fun of those who are in some way different because they don't know why they are different. I believe this tendency is stronger in children because at that age you are naive about problems and disorders that can make someone different.

2. I think the insult about my beliefs would be most offensive to me because I hate when people tell me that what I believe is wrong. It just doesn't make any sense to me that someone would try to contradict my beliefs just because they are ignorant towards it. It is very frustrating.

3. 1. Racism 2. Religion 3. Women's Rights 4. Disorders

The most common types of prejudice in our community would be racism. The most common type of prejudice in our school would be racism. Prejudice is destructive because it can make people feel insecure and out of place. I myself have never experienced prejudice.