Living In A Diverse Society

Individuals of different race, religious and ethnic backgrounds living and interacting with one another makes up what we call a diverse society. Through this interaction, individuals are allowed to share their perspectives, which then also provide them with opportunities to view things from the point of view of others. Even though a diverse society is an ideal place to live in, there are several disadvantages to it as well. Therefore, for the purpose of this essay, I will be touching on two disadvantages, namely the lack of cohesion among individuals and the loss of one’s cultural identity and an advantage, the influence of the knowledge gained from various culture practices.

In a diverse society, there is a lack of cohesion between the different races, religions and between …show more content…
Being friends with those of different races will then make you curious to find out about their cultures and beliefs. One example would be when having a Malay friend. When having a Malay friend, one should know how they are not allowed to eat pork due to their culture practices. By knowing this, it is a sign of respect towards their culture. Another contributing factor towards gaining knowledge by living in a diverse society includes first hand knowledge and the experience of being able to watch it. In Singapore when the Hindus celebrate Thaipusam, the male Hindus are seen carrying kavadis. Kavadis are physical burdens to male devotees from the Hindu society. A kavadi is of wood or steel form, made into two semi circles forming a cross-like structure bent over the devotee’s shoulders. Individuals then gain the opportunity to question friends of the Hindu race to find out more about this festival. Therefore living in a diverse society and being able to have the exposure allows individuals to experience different things outside of what they are normally accustomed