Journal+5-response

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?

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

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?

I think that people make fun of others who are different because if you make fun of someone like yourself, then those insults could apply to you. An insult about my beliefs would offend me the most. If you make fun of my beliefs, then that is just ignorance. Beliefs are just that-beliefs. You really cant prove someone's beliefs wrong of right. If you could, it would be a fact. I can listen to others beliefs, but I get very mad when people make uneducated comments.

People make fun of: •Blondes •Black People •Hispanic People •Women •Democrats

I have not really experienced any prejudice that really stood out. I think that in York people mostly make fun of Democrats like me!... Joooossssshhhh... in the school it is the same way.