Nowadays, our society attempts to make a difference and increase awareness of the many types of prejudices as well as reduce it. Unfortunately, society can reduce prejudice acts, but not eliminate them. That's why we as a community continue to work hard so that the fewest number of people can suffer from it. There are lots of ways to make our community safe. The easiest way to keep conflict to a minimum is to not start any in the first place. Sure, we can definitely help others when they are in need, but when there is no conflict, why would we instigate conflict?
Now, the next step would be that the conflict has been created, and must be resolved as quickly as possible. Depending on the situation, the actions to resolve the conflict can vary, but the most important thing in my opinion is that the victim must not cause reason to be prejudiced and must get some help; some real help from those trust worthy and can actually do something. It's alright to go as far as telling the teachers or even the police. If it is something that is truly small and won't be brought up again, just let the insult go and don't make the situation bigger.
We are lucky at Mary Ward, for we have many methods of bullying prevention. Firstly, because of the way our school works, all grades are in constant contact and communication with each other. It isn't grade 9s, 10s, 11s, 12s, and faculty; rather, a whole that is Mary Ward. In addition, like most high schools, we have guidance councilors that we can consult and talk with. They are excellent people to talk to as they are happy and willing to do just that. That is one of their primary tasks after all. And finally, Mary Ward has an abundance of clubs and sports. Each and every extracurricular activity our school has is all inclusive and there will be something for everyone. We even have clubs such as the GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) and OKOF (Our Kids Our Future) who work towards everyone's rights and equality.
We have all these outlets for a great community, but there are some things we can do to improve. One thing I think we can do is to arrange more public projects similar to the grade 9 street patrol field trip and the grade 10 religion retreat. It allows the students to learn and bond together through tasks that will help the community. While it may need more funding, projects and trips like these can benefit everyone and could even be linked to our studies and be quest unit options.
And that's it! I believe that why are a safe community where everyone is equal. We have many ways to deal with conflict, and we are well aware of the seriousness of prejudice and that we can do something more to help. What you about you readers? Do you think our community is safe, or do you think we still have a ways to go to make things better? What ideas can you guys brainstorm to make our society more welcoming and peaceful. With that, thank you for reading and I wish you a good morning, day or night, wherever you are. Bye guys!
Like what you said above, I do believe that equal schools are more safe to be in. It always adds a sense of security when I know I am treated no greater or lesser than the people around me. Especially at Ward, the clubs you listed do offer students a sense of togetherness when they are doubting their sense of community.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteits only been recently (at most a century) that awareness about this subject has started to appear so I think it will only get better from here on out. I agree that we should stop conflict as fast as possible since it prevents any further conflict from building up. However, I do feel that we shouldn't meddle with all conflicts, sometimes we need to leave the conflict between those originally involved. Mary Ward is lucky since we share the common interests in preventing bad conflict
ReplyDeleteI just believe that all schools are safe and we just lack the awareness about our students, that why this happens.
ReplyDelete