Essential Question #1

How do we create division in our society?

Sociey is divided economically, ethnically, and spiritually. In our everday lives we witness the extreme economic divisions that are prevelant in our society. Higher income families tend to inhabit one part of town while the low income families are convined to other sections, these sections are sometimes separated by gates. In extreme cases, whole towns become consumed in economic prosperity or recession. The higher income families will migrate to a certain area, driving the property tax up and forcing lower income families to completely vacate their community. This same type of division is not only seen economically but also ethnically. A perfect example is Nonantum, the neighborhood in which our school is located. The streets are not seperated by the normal yellow lines, the lines are instead painted green, white, and red representing the Italian flag. Nonantum is inhabited by people of Italian descent, which discourages others from moving into the area. The same type of division is seen in South Boston with Irish people and in Waltham with latinos. In the global society spiritual division is a major problem. In Ireland Catholics and Protestants waged war on each other for years based solely on religous beliefs. Muslim radicals attacked the United States in 2001, and the war continues today. The world does not have to be like this. Rich people are no better than poor people, one race is not better than any other, and all religions should be respected and tolerated.