• This Is a Philosophical Essay Written on the Society That We Live in Today

     

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Published: 24.04.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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  • Essays 'This Is a Philosophical Essay Written on the Society That We Live in Today', 1.
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The Absence and Importance of Unity in Society
People in Society do not always respect each other for who they are, but rather according to certain prejudices that they hold. Constantly, we are reminded of the racism, and discrimination in the world. People are raped, injured, or even killed because the simple colour of their skin does not match that of the mainstream social order. Likewise, Society also sees discrimination, which is the treatment or consideration of a person, or even a group of people based on certain aspects such as personality or class, rather than individual merit. A landlord refusing to rent an apartment to a man because he is mentally retarded is discrimination. Likewise, the inferiority of homosexuals in society is also discrimination. Often, homosexuals are looked down upon in our Society, and are denied work, housing, and occasionally, their right to live.…

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