Journal+5

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 tend to make fun of those who are in some way different because I think some people, instead of trying to understand and relate to them, they take who they are at face value. I think making fun of people for their differences shows some immaturity in that person, because they can't realize that people can be good people and still be different than you. Therefore, I think this tendency is stronger in children because they haven't had many experiences with people who are different, and so it's a big shock or change when they are, and because they are immature, they would look at different as weird, therefore, making fun of them.**//

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

//**An insult to my character and actions would probably be most offensive, because I'm the type of person who tries to please everyone, and I think my family is reflected in me because they raised me to be the person I am, so I think I'd be most hurt by that. I tend to care a lot about others, probably more than myself, so if people don't like me, I take is extremely personally.**//

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?

Examples: - The Muslim faith - The Jew Faith - The Christian Faith - Blacks - Asians - Homosexuals - People of different financial status

//**The most common types of prejudice in our community/school are probably towards homosexuals and people of different financial status's. I think prejudice is destructive because the people who are being judged don't get a fair chance like other people do. For example, a friend of mine has ashburgers and doesn't function socially like everyone else, however, he is very smart. People look at him as if he's helpless, and push him aside, doing everything for him, even though he is completely capable. I haven't ever experiences terrible prejudice, however, it does happen. I'm fortunate enough not to have to have to go through that.**//