REFLECTION 18:- THE TALE OF TWO ISLANDS

In the article, the tale of the two islands racism was very prominent. It was very appalling to find out that people were discriminated just because of what color they are and where they are from. If this was to happen to me, I do not know what in the world I would do. It is very hard to believe that another human being can do such bad things to another human. The US discriminated against Haitians and Cubans after they left their homeland in trying to seek a better lifestyle. Instead of trying to help, they instead started to stereotype against them. Most Cubans and Haitians here in the USA now can relate to this story because their parents and grandparents experienced this dilemma. I think a case can be developed against the US government for being so hard, harsh, and insensitive to their own kind. Not only that but also stereotyping individuals was very awful. As an inspiring teacher, this has influenced me in so many ways. It has taught me how to look at everyone through the same eye not to stereotype and to educate the young about their past so that the future will be different. I would never want to be looked at differently because of the way I look, talk, walk or even where I am from. I want to be treated as an individual and equal. Each child in my classroom will learn to be looked at as an individual and be treated with respect, dignity, pride and equality. To me this will change everything and how things are looked at in today’s world. This will not only have an impact on the USA but the entire universe. I am very happy I got this opportunity to explore the various aspects of diversity. With this, it will help to mold me into a better person, and an awesome teacher. One who listens talks out and is very fair. This will have a positive impact on the students thus affecting the society.