Oppression & Norms

Oppression occurs because someone in power usually defines what is acceptable & what is not. These people define the norms in the society. Our norms can be a challenge because of our expectations of others. We tend to be judgmental & start labeling other people who lives the opposite of what we believe & know.

Now the questions pop out:

-- Is it possible to embrace our norms, but, at the same time, respect & accept someone else's norms?

-- If it is possible, how does one approach this?

I believe that in order for one to really accept someone else's norms, one must step out of his or her comfort zone & be willing to ask questions. Professor Humpreys mentioned in class that "Conversion comes through conversation!" I think that a person should learn to explore someone else's world, with an open mind.

-- Mia Agbuya