What might be the consequences of not being tolerant?
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What might be the consequences of not being tolerant?
Lack of tolerance leads to fighting, violence, and finally it destroys the peace and security of society. When people fail in their arguments they become intolerant, and then they use force and aggression to support their point of view.
Should we respect all cultures?
In today’s world if we all are able to respect and know about other cultures, and respect their values and belief, life would be easier for most of us, and we can learn a lot of good things from each other.
Is toleration a love?
Booker offers a distinction between love and tolerance: Tolerance is becoming accustomed to injustice; love is becoming disturbed and activated by another’s adverse condition.
How can you respect other cultures?
- Make friends. Get to know your friends’ families and see how their customs and traditions differ from yours.
- Talk to people. When you meet people from a different culture, ask them about their lives.
- Read.
- Watch movies.
- Listen to radio shows and podcasts.
- Travel.
Do all cultural practices be always correct?
Overall, there is no right or wrong ethical system. In a holistic understanding of the term cultural relativism, it tries to promote the understanding of cultural practices that are unfamiliar to other cultures such as eating insects, genocides or genital cutting.
How can I learn to be more accepting of other cultures?
Learn to appreciate and value diverse views. Do not judge views that differ from yours as wrong. Instead, just accept that they are different and even try to understand other points of view. Avoid imposing your own values. Once you are aware of cultural differences, you may find that the cultural norms of some groups make you uncomfortable.
Does diversity need to go beyond tolerance?
According to an article written by John Achrazoglou: “Diversity needs to go beyond tolerance. Tolerance is a first step. It is much better than conflict. But tolerance is a somewhat negative word, according to David See-Chai Lam, former lieutenant governor of British Columbia.
Is tolerance better than conflict?
Tolerance is a first step. It is much better than conflict. But tolerance is a somewhat negative word, according to David See-Chai Lam, former lieutenant governor of British Columbia. To “tolerate” and to be “tolerated” involves an unequal relationship. Tolerance implies that the tolerator has the power to not tolerate.”
How do you deal with cultural differences in society?
Do not judge views that differ from yours as wrong. Instead, just accept that they are different and even try to understand other points of view. Avoid imposing your own values. Once you are aware of cultural differences, you may find that the cultural norms of some groups make you uncomfortable.