Argumentative Essay: Dehumanization In The United States

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People dehumanize others because they get a kick out of making fun of other people. The people making fun of others do not know how the people they are making fun feel. Bullies only care about how they feel and what makes them feel good. By the bullies ignoring the bullied, they are not aware of the graveness of their actions. They do not understand how it is the accused shoes. The people being dehumanized are sad and distraught because they are being dehumanized. The bullies need to be aware of the harm they are doing to the people they bully so they can stop before further harm happens. Bullies also sometimes have inherited beliefs. Their parents indoctrinate their children with beliefs. An example would be a parent telling their child being gay is bad because it says it in the Bible. Once a bully confronts someone who might have contrasting beliefs than them, the bully could dehumanize them by forcing them to believe the same as them. Those types of bullies need to understand the other side of their indoctrinated beliefs and accept who they are bullying as any other human. …show more content…
In American, there are many religions, political parties, races, and genders. As Americans, we need to be open to the many beliefs to further the progress of acceptance throughout the nation. By being accepting and caring about others, people will stop dehumanizing others people. Besides using the golden rule, I know I am treating someone with respect when the people around me respect me. If I listen to them and care for them, in return they do the

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