What are the benefits of living in a diverse society?

Have you ever wondered why a certain culture did a certain thing? Have you ever been afraid of what they did? After you understood why they did, did you feel better about it?

I think disasters such as 9/11 happen because different cultures don’t understand other cultures, so they are afraid of them. But what if we all did?
That is one of the benefits of living in a diverse society; learning about other cultures. In order to live as a community, we all have to understand each other. How can we understand a culture? First of all, what is culture? “the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization”- Merriam-Webster Dictionary

How can we learn about different cultures?
You can start by sharing and teaching your friends or classmates about your culture.

• Bring food from your culture.
• Tell them about the special holidays and events.
• Then let them teach you about theirs.
• Join clubs like Diversity Club.

Benefit from living in a diverse society by being multi-cultural and open to other beliefs and cultures. If you are, you will understand why a certain culture does something. Then, you won’t be afraid or alienate them.

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Created by Jieun, student at JCMS
Completed on 8 January 2007