Racial Division

race²

rās/

noun

plural noun: races

1 each of the major divisions of humankind, having distinct physical characteristics."people of all races, colors, and creeds"

◦ a group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, etc.; an ethnic group.

◦ the fact or condition of belonging to a racial division or group; the qualities or characteristics associated with this.

◦ a group or set of people or things with a common feature or features.

◦ BIOLOGY
a population within a species that is distinct in some way, especially a subspecies.

◦ (in nontechnical use) each of the major divisions of living creatures.

◦ literary
a group of people descended from a common ancestor.

◦ archaic
ancestry.

I guess I understand why a division between the genders is possible, but I can't comprehend where racial division came from. Even in the definition the word "division" is mentioned in three different meanings. Why is there racism and hatred amongst the people of this world? Why does the color of someone's eyes or skin make them worth more? Thankfully, in this country we aren't fighting racism as strongly anymore, but we are facing a root of that issue: stereotyping. There are stereotypes for being what is considered too ethnic, too white-washed, ghetto, and the list goes on. It upsets me how some individuals who are very into their culture look down upon those of the same race who aren't as educated or "ethnic". I really love that people are proud of their ancestry, but those who use it as a weapon upset me. Instead of making fun of someone for not knowing about your culture, teach them something positive about it. Instead of talking bad about someone who is "ghetto," look for their potential; they didn't get to choose the environment they were brought up in. Either way, we are all human. Stereotyping and prejudice is a battle that has been fought too long. Everyone is made beautiful and with the potential to be amazing. 

Hopefully this all made sense!