Human To Human
We live in divisive times. It seems everybody's identity is tied up in particular traits about themselves; their skin color, their gender, their gender preference, their age, their political party, their sexual orientation and the list goes on. It's common to hear people discussed based on these characteristics, both positively and negatively. Decisions are made based on these characteristics. Job positions, school placements, grants and scholarships are handed out based on these characteristics. Some people claim they don't see these characteristics, and some people accuse others of holding them against people. It seems today that these are all we know about each other. The truth is, we do see these things. How can we not? The truth also is that some people do make judgements based on them. If we are being honest, it still happens too much, and in all directions. ...