Always be thankful (Formal Blog)

Me: What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone mentions prejudice and discrimination?

Mother: It is something that is negative and one-sided. And generally intolerable and void of respect for the human race.

Me: Void of respect for the human race.. Can you explain more on that?

Mother: Everyone is entitled to their own rights and opinion, and once should not demand or deny another of the right to think otherwise.

Me: How does that link to void of respect for the human race?

Mother: For example, women in general are as capable as men. But if the organisation just employs males and deny the women of the opportunity to serve in society. We should not doubt the capabilites of women.

Me: So you are basically talking about the void of respect of women?

Mother: Not only women, but what I'm highlighting is equal rights. Everyone to me, is important.

Me: I see..

*sister returns home*

Me: Oh hi jie. What's your take on prejudice and discrimination?

Sister: Hmm. I feel that those who say that they are not prejudiced against someone or don't discriminate people, are hypocrites.

Me: Wow. Strong take on the matter.

Sister: Everyone is unique, so we are definitely have some people who dislike or prefer compared to others. It's scientifically proven that our heart is more to the left. That shows that we are not always centralised in our thoughts. I always use that to counter people who accuse me of being biased.

Mother: How do you feel when you are being denied entry to a certain club or activity, due to some prejudices, for this case, against women?

Sister: So be it. I mean, like everywhere there'll be rules, so you have to abide to what they say. Because there definitely has to be a reason why they implement these rules. Maybe this area is very prone to robbery, so they feel it's not suitable, as most ladies would not be able to defend themselves.

Mother: I beg to differ. We must have a fighting spirit to uphold the principled stand that "I am important enough to be heard and treated with dignity."

Sister: By saying that, you are pushing for equal rights. But some rights don't have to be equal.

Mother: Yes they do. Do you like it if a waiter treats you with a bad attitude because you are not wearing your best clothes, while she treats another person better because her dress is very expensive?

Sister: I think dressing is very important.

Mother: That's not the point. My point is, the core value of a person is not based on his appearance. Everyone has to be recognized and affirmed. We will be amazed at how positively people will react if we treat them with fairness and dignity.

Sister: There's nothing about fairness and dignity in this world. You have to work for it, work your way out of it.

Me: ???

Mother: By sheer determination we can prove and champion for equal rights and recognition. So that the Earth will be a better place to live in.

Sister: But sheer determination..

Me: I think that wraps up the interview. Life is unfair, but GOD IS GOOD! (:

If I had a chance to be friends with one of the people in the novel, I would choose to be friends with Arthur Radley(also known as Boo Radley).

Though constantly being perceived to be a bad person by the residents of Maycomb County. However, as the story progresses, the children slowly get in touch with his character and form another type of image in their minds, one of a kind-hearted and caring person, contrary to the image of him painted by the residents. They finally encounter him, when they are attacked by Bob Ewell and he comes to their rescue, and he proves to be the amiable person that they thought he was, especially to Scout, after she was able to have a little conversation with him and was finally able to stand in his shoes.

The reason why I would choose to be friends with Arthur Radley is because he is able to understand the situation of the society and is not afraid to make decisions in spite of knowing that he would be misunderstood and criticized by people around him for that. In the book, he chose not expose himself to the society, due to the fact that he wasn't able to stand the injustice and discrimination that was rampant all around him. He was brave in the sense, that he would rather lead a completely fulfilling and morally upright life without having to experience or witness any biasedness, instead of being able to get out of his house, and leading a more exciting and vibrant life, but at the same time, have to tolerate and live with evils of the world. To be able to make such a major decision and have to pay such an excruciating price, shows how matured and wise a person he is.

He may seem like an anti-social person who is withdrawn from society to someone who doesn't know him well. When you look past that external shell, and into his heart though, you'll find an angel within, glorious and mighty. I would be his friend definitely not because of his charisma or likability, but because he can exercise maturity and deep thought in his actions and decisions. Such people are hard to find, and hence, I would seize the opportunity to be his friend.

Here is the link and the code for the viewing of my personality results -
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/results/results.cfm
Code: hkm2jpn883382b

My two highest scoring areas are Intrapersonal and Interpersonal. I feel that the test scores are quite accurate in pointing out my two areas of strength. I can say that my Intrapersonal level is high as I know myself well. I know what I want, don't want, what I like, dislike and will usually take action according to how I feel. I am also a very interpersonal person, enjoying the company of friends. I work better in groups, and I also feel more comfortable doing so because I feel good knowing that I am sharing my answers or ideas with other people. Very seldom do you see me choosing to stay at home if I have the time to go out and there is an outing or gathering on on that day.