Giving in to prejudice is but sinking one’s individuality in a collective identity. Though they don’t represent the majority of humanity or the group they’re part of, they are fine examples of what we want to avoid by all means. Regretfully, this phenomenon leads to the formation of prejudice, which may transform into a general collection of stereotypes and systemic, perception-warping bias.Īs Orwell underlined, when discussing prejudice, the discussion is often about the extremes: the most hateful and narrow-minded individuals. The authoritarian leaders of the 20th century knew it all too well. Through education and cooperation, we can uproot prejudice and pave our way to a better future.Īs a myriad of sociologists have noticed many a time, hatred against something unifies better than a cause for something. Youth Time’s mission is to facilitate the process of sharing knowledge and support unity and diversity. By understanding prejudice at its core and teaching the upcoming world leaders empathy and tolerance, we can actively build dialogue and progress. Shaping the future of a global community starts with youth. George Orwell / Photo: Shutterstock – Claudio Divizia
Orwell used the word nationalism in the general meaning of prejudice, and, analysing his writings, today we can derive valuable lessons from that great mind’s on-point criticism of society. In 1945, at the dusk of World War Two, George Orwell wrote Notes on Nationalism, a comprehensive essay on the nature of prejudice, it impacts on one’s thinking, and characteristics of bias.
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