1. How do humans react to isolation?
As humans, basic interaction with other members of society is a fundamental aspect of development and social construct. Beginning as a child, isolation has been a form of punishment for bad behavior resulting in groundings or time-outs. As humans grow and progress in society, isolation continues to serve as a negative enforcement to shape behavior and to hopefully mold young adults into respectable human beings. Due to all the various negative connotations connect with isolation, humans generally react in unfavorable manors when faced with solitude. Personally, if not forces into isolation, I enjoy the aspect of remoteness as I can find time for myself away from society and reflect on various aspects of life. Therefore, there is a fine line between punishment and voluntary isolation that defines the way that humans react to the lack of interaction.
2. What do individuals need in order to feel human?
There needs to be a basic level of compassion and empathy that individuals need in order to feel human. Humanity is an aspect of life that all people misconstrued as being naturally attained, but in reality, humanity is more than being alive. Humanity is based in emotion, interaction understanding. In order to feel human, individuals must feel a sense of purpose and belonging that influence the way they view, interact and interpret the world that we inhabit.
3. What consequences do we face when we don't take responsibility for our actions?
If people do not take responsibility for their actions, the repercussions and impact are larger than expected. Trust is the foundation that bonds humans and creates relationships. If one was not to own up to their actions, positive or negative, there would cease to be a bonding base within society, resulting in no sense of society. With regards to my own beliefs, I highly value and respect other's ability to be responsible for their own actions and decisions. When people lack this fundamental concept, I find that I lose a sense of trust and connections with that individual. This stresses the importance of honor and certainty in others.
4. How does a lack of compassion or understanding lead to prejudice or stereotyping?
Stereotyping and prejudice are a continued aspect of discrimination in society today as a result of the lack of compassion and misunderstanding between people and groups. All people, regardless of race, religion, gender or ethnicity, are humans, made up of the same material of bones and muscles. People in the past and today create prejudice and stereotypes based off of physical characteristics and generalizations. These forms of discrimination create a general disconnection between people as a result of the lack of compassion and understanding that is imprinted on each new generation. This cycle has been continuous throughout history, and continues to evolve as new groups and individuals become victims of prejudices and stereotyping. This process not only results in a divided society, but also encourages bullying and a lack of select acceptance within new generations.
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