Stereotyping is what I see in the people discussing this thread.
Maybe its because of the surrounding that affected our thinking.
The things that people of different race do portray the way we
think about them.
Take my race, Chinese, as example. Why in Singapore, people do not
call notorious hooligans gangster, but instead they call them Ah
Beng or Ah Seng or Ah Lian? Does that sound like Malays or
Indians names to you? The answer is no, because we got used to
seeing Chinese gangster, with hot streak golden hair, hanging
around doing nonsensical acts and naturally were lead to the
thinking that Ah Beng are Chinese who always gets into
fights.
Why do people say Indians smells? Go to Little India. I can greatly
assure that 9 out of 10 non-Indian Singaporean will find the place
stinky. But what can we do about it? If you can take it (the
smell), good, go ahead and stay. Else walk away without any sign or
gesture indicating that Hey! You smell! Get outta here!
Why do people have the thinking that Malays are lazy? I suggest you
that a look around your neighborhood, especially under the void
decks and the parks. Who do you see on those benches and
slacking?
Sometimes if you have a thinking that affects the entire
surrounding, my suggestion would be to best keep it in your heart.
=)
Cheers.
C.K
