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?**

I think people make fun of people who are different from them because they want to think that they're normal and the other person isn't. They want to think they're above someone. I think this tendency is stronger in children because they're not taught not to judge people yet.


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

An insult on a friend or family member is the most offensive to me, because those are the people who are important to me and I'm not the kind of person who's okay with people saying bad things about them. I don't care when people say things about me because I know that they have no right to judge me and I can handle people saying things about me.


 * 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?**

Racism, religion, gender, stereotypes, social status. Racism and religion are the most common types in my community and school. Prejudice is destructive because it can really hurt people and it can make everyday life worse for a certain type of person. I haven't experienced any kind of prejudice personally.