Classification in a Contemporary Society

For centuries the nation has existed as a social environment divided by race, culture, and overall different ethnic backgrounds. Now in today’s contemporary society many individuals feel that classifying people should all together be stopped. Although, I believe in equality for each person, I completely oppose the idea of terminating the categorizing of different ethnic and racial groups. In fact, the notion almost seems absurd and somewhat impossible. In an overpopulated world we are all not meant to be classified in the same groups by any means. Furthermore, our racial identity is only one of many factors that distinguishes us from others. We all represent different morals, values, beliefs, and religions, and to do away with classifying these factors will eventually rob us all of our own sense of individuality. Classifying people by race and ethnicity should not be looked at as a means of dividing society but it should be a source to diversify a society ignorant of different cultural backgrounds.  Many people argue that the classification of different people groups is unjust but for ones heritage to be completely disregarded is even more unreasonable. Ultimately, I believe people in this growing civilization should attempt to discover more about different cultures and racial backgrounds in order to understand why we are divided. We are divided not to be against each other, but we are divided because we are all a part of a group that expresses our different interest, experiences, struggles, and overall lives.      


-Reginald Leach
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