Social Acceptance In Othello
Social Acceptance is what we all secretly aspire. The term “social acceptance” though rarely defined, refers to the ability to accept or tolerate differences and diversity in others. “Being happy” is a feeling experienced as a result of being delighted or pleased about a particular thing. The lack of social acceptance gives life to racism, sexism, homophobism and prejudice. The desire to be socially accepted or part of a group in an effort to feel accepted, safe or protected within a cooperative society is part of being happy. Some of the factors that influence social acceptance are: Culture, race and beliefs. I believe that as human beings, we need different forms of social acceptance in order to be happy. This can be examined from several
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People with many friendships are less likely to experience sadness, loneliness or low self-esteem. (Carter 1) Racism plays a major role in social acceptance. People feel the need to be connected, love and accepted. So many have been discriminated because of the color of their skin. In Shakespeare’s Othello, Desdemona accompanies Othello to Cyprus after surviving fierce scrutiny for marrying “a moor” (a black man). When brought to court to speak for herself in the matter of the marriage, she declares that she freely and lovingly takes Othello for her husband and affirms her love for him. She explains that she accepts him as he is and speaks of the quality of his mind, honor and courage.(Bradford 1).Desdemona accepted her husband for who he was, a black man, but society couldn’t. Back then interracial couples were basically frowned upon. Desdemona wanted people to know how happy she was with her husband, she also wanted their acceptance but unfortunately she didn't. This reconfirm the effects racism has on social …show more content…
They are constantly trying to be accepted by society for who they are and not who they are being forced to be. Its my personal belief that homosesuals are unable to stop themselves from liking the people they do.Many people feel that a same sex marriage erroneous and because society are unable to accept them for who they are, most homosesuals tend to go into depression and/or commit suicide. Social acceptance has become such a major part of our lives that the lack of it makes individuals feel dejected, undesirable and abandoned. Researchers have found that people are happier when they are with other people than when they are alone.(Boehm2) Boehm is saying that, no one likes being alone.Being accepted by at least one person makes you feel happier than when you are alone. people with strong social connections have less stress-related health problems which lowers the risk of mental illness and a faster recovery from trauma or
People with many friendships are less likely to experience sadness, loneliness or low self-esteem. (Carter 1) Racism plays a major role in social acceptance. People feel the need to be connected, love and accepted. So many have been discriminated because of the color of their skin. In Shakespeare’s Othello, Desdemona accompanies Othello to Cyprus after surviving fierce scrutiny for marrying “a moor” (a black man). When brought to court to speak for herself in the matter of the marriage, she declares that she freely and lovingly takes Othello for her husband and affirms her love for him. She explains that she accepts him as he is and speaks of the quality of his mind, honor and courage.(Bradford 1).Desdemona accepted her husband for who he was, a black man, but society couldn’t. Back then interracial couples were basically frowned upon. Desdemona wanted people to know how happy she was with her husband, she also wanted their acceptance but unfortunately she didn't. This reconfirm the effects racism has on social …show more content…
They are constantly trying to be accepted by society for who they are and not who they are being forced to be. Its my personal belief that homosesuals are unable to stop themselves from liking the people they do.Many people feel that a same sex marriage erroneous and because society are unable to accept them for who they are, most homosesuals tend to go into depression and/or commit suicide. Social acceptance has become such a major part of our lives that the lack of it makes individuals feel dejected, undesirable and abandoned. Researchers have found that people are happier when they are with other people than when they are alone.(Boehm2) Boehm is saying that, no one likes being alone.Being accepted by at least one person makes you feel happier than when you are alone. people with strong social connections have less stress-related health problems which lowers the risk of mental illness and a faster recovery from trauma or