But silence is the not the way to deal with racial insensitivity. My silence makes the comment okay. It represents acceptance of such insensitivity, and allows, even encourages, that individual to hurt others with their words. I have another option, though.” I can speak up[11]. I can let them know that it is not okay to be inconsiderate. I can let them know that such assumptions cause pain, and that their words spread thoughtlessness[12].
As teenagers, we are still young, and able to make a difference. So much promise stretches before us, as our words and actions will influence the next generation. It is possible to leave stereotypes behind, and filter our everyday consciousness. As Harry Millner once said, “All progress occurs because people dare to be different”. I am one person, but I can take a step. Progress begins now.
当她走近时,三十双眼睛都紧跟着她的动作。我眼向下盯着地板,试着分散注意力,试着保持淡定。
当老师发下期末考试的卷子时,教室里的紧张气氛真是一言难尽。我们都想做好,而此时此刻,通常没有什么比在班上考高分更重要了。此刻,我们因自己的渴望和忧虑而团结一致。
老师到了我的桌前,我慌张地查看成绩。44满分我得了43分。太好了!是个不折不扣的“优”。我的邻座靠过来问:“你怎么样?”我告诉了他,他便翻个白眼道:“还不是因为你是半个亚洲人。我要是中国人,我肯定也能得这个分数。”
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