The great philosopher Confucius once said, “Respect yourself and others will respect you.”, suggesting that respect is a trait that will be reciprocated. While this statement may appear to be common knowledge, the tremendous power that respect has in everyday life is underestimated by many. When mutual respect is practiced by its citizens, the benefits to a society are significant, such as increased economic success and innovation. Without respect, a society cannot function because respect allows a community to communicate and exchange ideas politely, a vital component to progressing towards prosperity. Respect is a major factor in the success of any society. In order to become well-functioning, a society must be highly respectful, one in which …show more content…
One profound example of the effect that respect has on a country’s success of Japan. In 2014, Japan, with 48% of its population, was ranked fourth in the world for the percentage of 25- to 64-year-olds that had completed tertiary education. Why did Japan have such success in its academic pursuits? A great portion of that success can be attributed to their respect. Japan is widely known for the respect its citizens show each other, as well as the politeness shown to visitors and tourists. In smaller Japanese shops, it is common to find trays rather than cashiers, in which patrons can place money into to pay for goods and services, indicating that the Japanese people have an immense amount of respect for their fellow citizens; by trusting customers to not steal from their stores, shop …show more content…
Malala Yousafzai emphasized the importance of communication when she said dialogue is “the best way to solve problems and to fight against war”. In 2009, while campaigning for the educational rights of girls in Afghanistan, Malala was shot by the Taliban but lived to later inspire many. Afghanistan at that time was a society riddled with disrespect and corruption. Not only did it subscribe to an ideology that is extremely disrespectful and misogynistic towards women, it was also a society that had no respect for law enforcement and the rights of other citizens. This resulted in a society where violence, corruption, bribery, and nepotism abounded; kindness or open communication were nonexistent. Afghanistan’s society started to improve when the United States began negotiations and peace talks with the Taliban in 2013. Since then Taliban-related deaths have decreased steadily according to the Congressional Research Service. Open dialogue plays a vital role in maintaining and moving towards peace, as shown by the decrease in Taliban-related fatalities reported after US peace talks began. Open communication requires a mutual respect which is unattainable without this basic level of
Respect is a such a simple concept and a virtue that should be simple to follow. It means treating other people and animals in a dignified manner. Respect doesn’t mean that people need to hug everyone they come across or hold their opinion higher than everyone elses. Respect means treating others as equals and acknowledging that as human
First, Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani civil rights activist fighting for equal education in her country. Both Malala and her father, who ran a school close to their house, were threatened by the Taliban to stop allowing girls to go to the school and stop speaking outright about equal rights. However, Malala was already an advocate for girls education, writing on a BBC blog under a pseudonym, and neither her nor her father would back down. As a result, the Taliban attacked Malala’s bus one day as she was going to school, singling her out, the terrorists shot her three times and injured some of her friends. Although she
Bibliography Yousafzai, Malala, and Christina Lamb. I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. N. p. : n.p., n.d. print.
Women in America do not have to worry about a terrorist group coming and taking their rights away. They have a government that protects them from these groups and makes sure they have the same rights as others. In the Middle East, especially Afghanistan and Pakistan, women are scared to speak too loudly. These women live in fear each day of their lives because if they make one small mistake it could mean their life. Yet, there are some people who are fighting for women’s rights, especially women’s education. Malala Yousafzai is a girl who fought for women’s education. At the age of eleven, Malala began writing a blog for BBC Urdu. The blog described how she was upset that women’s education under the Taliban would be forced to stop. Malala also appeared on national television talking about women’s education. She has become a symbol of resistance against the Taliban. Even after Malala was put on the Taliban’s hit list, she continues to speak out about what she felt needed to be said. Malala would give her life for this cause, and she almost did. On October 9, 2012, Malala was on her way home from her morning classes when a man walked on to her bus and asked, “Who is Malala”. When she said it was her he shot her. The bullets hit her head and her leg. The Taliban ordered for her to be shot because she was promoting western culture in Pashtun areas. In another case Mukhtar Mai stood up for women’s rights and was sexually assaulted by multiple men with orders from the tribal council. The tradition in Mukhtar’s tribe was that a woman who is sexually assaulted by multiple men should kill herself, but instead of committing suicide she fought for her cause (Samira 28-30). Although the Taliban restricts women’s education for religious reaso...
Proper respect for others begins by a person respecting their self. Respect is developed by expressing honor, leadership, value, and trust in a person. If everyone respects everyone someday, the world will become a seventh heaven. It is important to be respectful for safety, to abide by the law, because children are influenced by their elders’ actions, and because God says so. Motivation from peers can help a person realize there is always room to improve the level of respect a person exhibits. Respect was, is, and always will be a positive attribute for everyone to strive for in their lives.
The Meiji Revolution was a pivotal time period in Japanese history, a period during which Japan was rapidly industrialized and transformed through the efforts of a newly centralized, imperial government. As Western goods and technology permeated the nation, so did Western perspectives on morality and ethics enter the public view. However, such perspectives were not necessarily easily accepted; through the inspection of various primary sources, it becomes clear that, despite Japan’s rapid acceptance and adoption of Western technology and culture, there remained clear resistance toward Western views on social order.
In three seperate dictionaries, respect is defined as a regard for or appreciation of the worth or value of someone or something. In my opinion, respect goes far beyond this definition. Respect is the cornerstone of the society in which we live. Although many look at respect as simply treating another person or thing with kindness, this word has many different aspects. For instance, I would not give an elder the same type of respect that I would give my peers or myself. Respect is not considered a neccessity in this world but, I can’t imagine a person getting very far in life without this virtue.
This outspoken attitude is what caused the Taliban to take notice of her. Malala Yousafzai is known for writing a blog about living under the reign of the Taliban at age 12, while being an advocate for girls’ education, surviving a shot to the head, and being awarded two peace prizes, all under the age of 19. Malala Yousafzai wrote a blog when she was only twelve years old about girls’ education under the leadership of
Malala Yousafzai gives a speech at the United Nations. The terrorist attack made her a strong person, although she is young. She did not give a speech for revenge, however, she finds that talking about the importance of receiving education for all people at the time of the shooting. Further, Malala has a pure heart, so she can’t hate the Taliban. She has learned to be peaceful to all people from Muhammad, the prophet of mercy, Jesus Christ and Lord Buddha.
Malala Yousafzai The Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, survived a shooting and lived to tell the tale as a hero. Malala “was 15-years-old, [and] she was on her way home from school when she was shot in the head by the Taliban. The Taliban had issued a death threat for Malala when she was 14 because she was an advocate for girls' education” (Cobbie, 1). At that time, the Taliban “controlled” Pakistan, and they had attacked many girls’ schools, which made Malala want to speak out. In September of 2008, Malala gave a speech to a city, where she fought the Taliban with words and questioned why the Taliban could take away women's’ education.
Japan is a very homogenous society made up of about 98% ethnic Japanese. They tend to put a lot of emphasis on family and communities, and value the group more than the individual (Aliasis, 2013). The social hierarchy important and members of the society are expected to conform. One way is showing respect for one’s elders, for example the oldest member of a group is served first and their drinks are poured for them (AngloINFO, 2014). This mentality is common in the business world as well. Promotions are usually based on seniority and people often work at one company their entire lives. This way of life brings satisfaction and pride to the people (Aliasis, 2013). When greeting others it is customary to bow, although the Japanese are familiar with our ways and would expect us to want to shake hands rather than bow (Bazzel, 2013; Angloinfo, 2014). Also, being too direct about what one is really thinking is not socially acceptable. The Japanese use subtle language and rely heavily on non-verbal forms of communication (Aliasis, 2013).
The second form of respect is the respect of property. This includes anything from writing on a desk at school to stealing from a department store. Property, whether it is the school's, a company's, a stranger's, or a friends, should always be respected. Respect means taking that extra few seconds to drive the speed limit so as not to hit anyone or anything. It means not smashing a pumpkin at Halloween just for fun. It means not throwing that piece of trash on the ground. That is respect.
My family has always been a priority for me because they always taught me how important it is to respect others. I highly value respect for others as well as myself. Having respect for others is very important at all times in any given situation. Respecting others opinions, beliefs, and values show 's you are acknowledging their feelings and ensures the person they are as important as anyone else. Being able to give someone your respect can also grant you with respect in return. Being respectful can also have an effect on your personality. It can help determine how you interact around others. The quality of respect has components to help others relate if you are a rude person or a kind one. In the late 1800 's John Stuart mill and Jeremy Bentham established a theory of social justice. Utilitarianism theory consists of moral ethics. The action of doing right and treating others equally maximizes utility and brings happiness to most people. Having respect can bring many positive aspects such as happiness, being happy can bring happiness to others around you that is an essential to solving problems that reduces conflict with one another. Having a value that is such a priority in life does not mean that you have to go against what you believe in order to satisfy others. It just helps you on improving on how you see the world and why others might feel the way they do. Respect has taught me not to be selfish and only think
Starting out, they have deep respect for their elders and they care for them dearly. Elderly people are valued as important members of society as they pass down traditions from generation to generation. These traditions, which are also deeply valued, are deep-rooted that go back for millenniums. These traditions of working harmoniously and respectfully also spawn from their cultural roots in their three main religions, Shintoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Their hardships throughout history are also considered a principle factor the the basis for their values. Other things that the japanese value are family, government, nature, and
should be respected whether we believe in it or whether we don’t. We were made to respect each other, we were made to tolerate.