difference and understanding - Long Overdue (SooHyeon. Kang)

As we could see in the article, the ways in which people are treated differ significantly between people of different countries. When people are young and students, they are schooled to know, “all Men are created equal and they have certain rights, and among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” However, some variations in race, gender or socioeconomic class often lead to discrimination and cause prejudice.

Before I leave my country to study abroad, I didn’t think about the problem seriously. But now, especially after reading this essay, I really insist that we need to know and learn about other countries since we are living in a world to be more and more global and it’s helpful to broaden their view and diversity.

As one of the tools, the internet gives insight into what values are important to a country. A lot of opinions and videos online show clearly what societies esteem and what they look down upon. So, the Internet is a great to learn other places from the comfort of one’s home. A few people have the opportunity to travel around the world, but people become better familiar with the values and social structures of different cultures through the Internet. This method of global enrichment is both educational and enjoyable.