Upon completion of the Implicit Assessment Test (IAT) my results showed a moderate automatic preference towards Arab/Muslims compared to Other People. I chose that group because in their visibility, they resemble the Gypsies, the other ethnic group that was present in Hungary where I grew up, and were the subject of great deal of racist conflicts. I was raised with the ideals that Gypsies were inferior in their education, work ethics, social status and intelligence. When I came to live in the United States I brought my bias with me and seeing an Arabic person evoked the same feelings in me. After the incidents of 9/11/2001, the face of Arab/Muslims in America became the object of fear and hatred and my already prejudices mind joined the masses
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Some of the trays were about 2 feet in diameter and two or three men carried them inside. Even this participation seemed to have a common uniting feel about them, for the men seemed very happy to bring in the food, and the women cheered them with each presentation. There was mashey, a cabbage and rice dish, Egyptian kabob, hummus, and various fruits. The most interesting dish was maglooba, which consisted of many layers of eggplant, rice, potatoes and meat and it took a few men to flip over before serving. Tea and water and soft drinks were the choices for refreshment. There was no alcohol neither served nor permitted, since the Muslim religion forbids its …show more content…
If I were judged by my country’s military or government ideals I might not be viewed justly. I realized that the group I had a bias towards and for that all groups are the same as me: Human. At the wedding I saw that what I had considered as normal is not necessarily the best. Different ways people do things can color or enliven occasions, celebrations and bring togetherness, happiness. I want to be seen for the person I am, and so are everybody else. The interview made me see the human side of the word Muslim, that as a culture they support and love each other also. With this insight, my heart is filled with love where fear and resentment resided before. This exercise would be useful for younger scholars also to help break down the barriers of
Some of the trays were about 2 feet in diameter and two or three men carried them inside. Even this participation seemed to have a common uniting feel about them, for the men seemed very happy to bring in the food, and the women cheered them with each presentation. There was mashey, a cabbage and rice dish, Egyptian kabob, hummus, and various fruits. The most interesting dish was maglooba, which consisted of many layers of eggplant, rice, potatoes and meat and it took a few men to flip over before serving. Tea and water and soft drinks were the choices for refreshment. There was no alcohol neither served nor permitted, since the Muslim religion forbids its …show more content…
If I were judged by my country’s military or government ideals I might not be viewed justly. I realized that the group I had a bias towards and for that all groups are the same as me: Human. At the wedding I saw that what I had considered as normal is not necessarily the best. Different ways people do things can color or enliven occasions, celebrations and bring togetherness, happiness. I want to be seen for the person I am, and so are everybody else. The interview made me see the human side of the word Muslim, that as a culture they support and love each other also. With this insight, my heart is filled with love where fear and resentment resided before. This exercise would be useful for younger scholars also to help break down the barriers of