Respecting Diversity

Almost all the problems in this world converge at a center i.e. Non-willingness to accept diversity. It might not come as promptly as it is. We as humans have tendency to justify ourselves or anything associated with our affiliated group, society, race, religion etc. More than justifying, we do not put effort to respect the differences others have with us. Instead, we try to satisfy our ego by showing that how the way we are/ or do things is superior / has more depth than others’. The process takes a vicious path most of the times. Not liking, hate, trying to prove, going to any extent for proving are various steps in this process.

In today's scenario, we can clearly see this dimension in most of the headlines of International concern. Israel – Philistine, North Korea – South Korea, US – Bin Laden, Environmentalists – Industries, Racism and anything for that matter. The issues mentioned are nothing but fights of existence, autocracy versus democracy, preservation versus change, need to differentiate etc. Problem is not understanding the differing view and trying to impose self-serving view onto others. Any of these issues can be solved provided parties involved are ready to respect a non-concurring perception of situation. We are yet to see paradigm shift in our thinking. Coexistence of diverse ideology is de rigueur since long else the survival of fittest ideology won't take us anywhere but to a world with a lot of unnecessary violence to eliminate the uneliminatable.