I interviewed my father about his views on prejudice and discrimination. Here's the transcript :
Me: Dad, how do you feel about prejudice?
Dad: Well, it could be racial prejudice, sexual prejudice and many others. Which are you talking about?
Me: Hm, let's start with racial prejudice then. Let's start small; how do you feel about the racial prejudice in America, regarding the blacks and the whites?
Dad: In my point of view, I think it is an outrage considering the racism among the blacks and whites.
Me: Oh? Why?
Dad: Actually, I myself feel that racism itself is an outrage. I mean, why fight over whose skin colour?
Me: Well, you do have a point.
Dad: I mean, that's ridiculous isn't it?
Me: Yeah true. Well, what do you feel about prejudice in general, like what is your definition of prejudice?
Dad: I think that prejudice is just a prejudgment that has no supported reasons.
Me: Could you elaborate further?
Dad: Prejudice can refer to the prejudgment towards a certain group or individual because of race, gender, social class or any other personal characteristics.
Me: Hm, interesting. So, how do you feel about discrimination, in general? I mean, like how do you define discrimination?
Dad: Well, I feel that discrimination is treatment of a group or individual in a manner against them.
Me: Interesting. So what is your view of it?
Dad: To me, it is around the same as prejudice, except this are actions towards a group. For example, racial discrimination. This is just uncalled for as a certain race believes that the other has undesirable characteristics.
Me: Well, thanks for your time. I have understood what you feel about prejudice and discrimination. Thanks!
