Throughout history, the generalized other has continuously altered, blooming into what it is today. Although all societies possess similarities, they are not all the same. Events are what shifts societies into what they are, either multiple societies are affected or only the society the event takes place in. The generalized other is society's attitudes towards social components such as race, sexuality, gender and class. In referring to race and ethnicity, the generalized other attitude has grown and changed positively, however there have been some cases in which much has not changed.
Of the many ways that the society of London has changed, its view on race and ethnicity is among them, which has improved greatly throughout the years. As the older generation still has racist views, race does not affect the …show more content…
Pete Hamill, a witness to the fall of the second twin tower, spoke of many emotions expressed from neighbors, such as horror and rage, that quickly changed into one thing. "This is what remains: vulnerability. And from vulnerability there has emerged a tough fatalism"(Hamill 7). Leaving the country in this position, it has led to discrimination of particular races that may "fit the part" of a terrorist. From susceptibility, America began to have a fear of Islam and an anti-Muslim sentiment, including those who are perceived to be Muslims. Not only were Muslims affected, but also those who are Arab-American and of South Asian descent. Going beyond harassment, there has been vandalization of Religious centers and those that still think these people are suspicious figures at airports. Though Muslims became the "poster child" of racial discrimination, they are not the only ones affected by this event. Societies have become skewed because of 9/11, resulting in a negative impact on the reputations of people who have experienced this
Of the many ways that the society of London has changed, its view on race and ethnicity is among them, which has improved greatly throughout the years. As the older generation still has racist views, race does not affect the …show more content…
Pete Hamill, a witness to the fall of the second twin tower, spoke of many emotions expressed from neighbors, such as horror and rage, that quickly changed into one thing. "This is what remains: vulnerability. And from vulnerability there has emerged a tough fatalism"(Hamill 7). Leaving the country in this position, it has led to discrimination of particular races that may "fit the part" of a terrorist. From susceptibility, America began to have a fear of Islam and an anti-Muslim sentiment, including those who are perceived to be Muslims. Not only were Muslims affected, but also those who are Arab-American and of South Asian descent. Going beyond harassment, there has been vandalization of Religious centers and those that still think these people are suspicious figures at airports. Though Muslims became the "poster child" of racial discrimination, they are not the only ones affected by this event. Societies have become skewed because of 9/11, resulting in a negative impact on the reputations of people who have experienced this