Stereotypes in society and how the projected differences are resolved will be the core of my research. I have to say that the prospect is very interesting given the diversity in America. With diversity however spawns stereotypical representation that generates mistrust and misunderstanding between groups of people. This is made clear in the story “Day of the Dove” of Star Trek: The Original Series.
The article I read today dealt similarly with how the Islamic population was viewed in America post 9/11. The article highlights the paradigm shift between American values and attitude towards the Muslim population. It takes two cases, one in a rural town and the other being the Ground zero mosque in New York City. The first part of the paper basically talks about a local Muslim doctor gets sharp opposition from his own patients when he tries to build a mosque in his locality. This sudden hostility leaves him stunned and shocked. The other episode is the more famous New York City ground zero mosque which grabbed national headlines throughout the country. This mosque tore open through ranks on both sides of political establishments. The political establishment played it clever till the proper political fallout from any decision could be calculated.
The conclusion of the paper is that the best way to resolve these outstanding issues would be by appealing to the good virtues of the society. Every society has certain principles it lives by and as long as these principles remain strong; the just will always be the victor.
Bibliography:
Andréa Ford, et al. "Islam in America." Time 176.9 (2010): 20-26. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 22 Jan. 2011.
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