In 1976, an 11-year-old Jamaican girl moved to New York without imagining the notable changes her life was about to experience. Today, the Jamaican girl overcame many hurdles to succeeded as an HCC scholar: Dr. Suzanne Lynch. Dr. Lynch has a lot to say about race and ethnicity, not only because of her first-hand experience as an immigrant, but also given the time she has devoted to studying these topics throughout her career.
To Dr. Lynch, the America of 2020 presents an tremendous necessity to foster respect for other cultures. Current American President, Donald J. Trump, only stimulates discrimination regarding national origins. One of his first measures as President was banning citizens from several Muslim countries from entering United States territory. In addition, America’s population presents a steady increase, and the diversity of its population in states like Florida keeps in crescendo.
This story relates specifically to HCC students, since the academic contexts are the most appropriate place to develop a sentiment of respect for other cultures. Classes should be culturally relativistic—understanding other cultures according to their norms, not ours—and not ethnocentric—interpreting their actions through the lens of our culture.
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I really respect your opinion. I do believe HCC should develop a sentiment of respect for other cultures. Learning about other cultures is a beautiful thing to me, especially living in Florida -a very diverse and multi-cultural state. It could also change people’s lives with having a real understanding of others culture and seeing things through a different perspective. It could end stereotype’s and would make learning fun.
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