Racisme

 

From a very young age, since my tender childhood, I have unfortunately been confronted with situations where racism was present in my environment, affecting me directly or indirectly. At first, I was confronted with complete incomprehension. However, as I grew up, transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, I gradually came to understand this absurd ideology more deeply. I particularly took into account the fact that we share a common origin, coming from the same ancestor, who is none other than our cousin the monkey. In reality, it is interesting to note that the genetic material of these primates differs from ours by only 1%, which highlights the closeness of our respective DNAs. Subsequently, in the evolution of the human species, one can observe the emergence of different species such as Homo erectus, Neanderthals, Homo sapiens, and so on, thus marking a gradual diversification over time. The transition of humanity from a nomadic lifestyle, where individuals constantly moved to hunt and gather their food, to a sedentary lifestyle, characterized by the practice of livestock farming and agriculture, led to a significant differentiation in human societies. This evolution allowed for the development of more structured communities, the creation of villages and cities, as well as the emergence of new forms of social and political organization. The living conditions that human beings must face include various aspects such as the type of habitat in which they evolve, the climate to which they are exposed, and the availability of food that is offered to them. These elements compel humans to develop adaptive capacities to meet the specific demands of each environment, which are distinguished by their resources and the survival opportunities they offer. It took millennia for this process of adaptation to shape a set of varied physical characteristics, including morphology, skin pigmentation, and lifestyles. This has greatly contributed to the diversity observed within different races, cultures, and ethnicities around the world. It's like in my watercolor palette, you can notice an impressive variety of bright and subtle colors. This diversity of shades and nuances enriches the color palette at my disposal, bringing it depth and richness that make it even more captivating and inspiring. In my opinion, it is the same for human beings to enrich themselves with both physical and mental diversity rather than a depletion. This diversity, whether visible through physical differences between individuals or more subtle at the level of experiences and thoughts, contributes to personal enrichment and open-mindedness. Intellectual development has evolved diversely within different populations, depending on the circumstances and the specific means of development for each of them. Declaring categorically that certain groups of people possess an innate superiority over others is a perilous, unjust, and inequitable approach, which can lead to tensions and conflicts within society. Fortunately, in many countries, acts such as insults, contempt, and defamation, which are manifestations of racism, are legally considered offenses. This means that these discriminatory behaviors are reprehensible by law and subject to sanctions.