My
Expectation
I
was always wondering about what Humanistic Studies (HS) course would be like. When I asked my
seniors about this course, they told me like “that is a very unique course. You
have to have a strong faith joining that”. That statement made me more curious
about this course. Then finally we (me and this course) meet in this third
semester. They are right;
this course is very unique and interesting. I am going to learn about human,
society, and else that related to that. I expect that I can follow the whole
thing in this course and prevent not to be left behind. Also I hope that I will
always have faith in learning so many things that I never learn before, for
example the different culture, different language and even the different
religion. I hope those will not make me lose my identity but make me to be
multicultural.
My
response toward “The Other”
The
first meeting of Humanistic Studies course was really impressive. We (the
lecture, my class mates and I) discussed about what multicultural is and the
character of person who is multicultural. Talking about multiculturalism we absolutely
will find about the differences of human religion, background ethnic, language,
skin tone, etc.
Being
multiculturalism is about having a tolerant toward “the other” people who have
a different religion, different background ethnic, different language, and the
other differences. What I think about “the other” is a really complex thought.
I do give respect to those who have any difference with me and I do not treat
them negatively because of it. I regard the difference as a natural, and one of
the uniqueness of life. Even though the discomfort comes when (for example) I
am in a situation that at that time there are only strangers around me with a
different look or a different way of speaking, even skin tone. That is actually
the time when my multiculturality is tested.
In
fact the differences often cause cleavage or split-up. It because each
individual or one side feels better than others. The split-up can be from the
small thing and simple until the big thing and complex. For example, the feud
between friends due to differences of opinion, the nature and habits of life
until inter-state wars because of religious differences. Again, this is where
people tested how to live at peace with distinction.
In
my daily life, I admit that I prefer to get along with friends who are more
alike with me (in appearance, taste, hobby, and attitude) than those who are
totally different. That is because the comfort that I feel when I am hanging
out and goofing with those who have hobby, taste of food and outfit, and sense
of humor almost the same with me. That does not mean that I do not give respect
to friends who come from different city, or friends who have different religion.
I do not demand them to follow what I am or to be the same with me, but as long
as they are fun, and give respect to me, I will always be good and nice to
them. The only thing that can bother me is those who cannot give respect me and
cannot accept who I am.
-Mamal-
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