Is it better to live in a multi-racial society or a homogenous society? There is no absolute answer to this question as there are both advantages and disadvantages of living in both. What exactly is a multi-racial society or a homogenous society? A homogenous society refers to people of the same or similar nature or kind: “a tight-knit, homogeneous society.” On the other hand, a multi-racial society is one that comprises of many different races living together despite racial and cultural differences. In my own point of view, I think it is better to live in a multi-racial society.
There are many advantages of living in a multi-racial society. One very successful example is Singapore. The people here are able to live in harmony despite their racial and cultural differences. We are able to achieve all these as the citizens are able to give way to one another. Singapore has various ethnic groups. As a result, Singaporeans enjoy an abundance of festivals of the different ethnic groups. But all these did not come easy as there were clashes between racial groups along the way. Take for example the racial riots that took place in July 1964. What was supposed to be a happy procession erupted into a racial riot that left 23 killed and 454 injured. But, the different racial groups are able to live together harmoniously now as they have learnt to accept each other differences.
If you live in a homogenous society, does it mean you cut off all ties and shut yourself out from the outside world? Living in a homogenous society, you do not face racial riots as the people there are of the same kind. They do not have racial differences and clashes between one another can be minimized. Due to similarities in their language, culture and beliefs, people in a homogenous society are able to live together without worries of a racial conflict. On the other hand, it can be quite boring to live in a homogenous society. You are not able to interact with other racial groups since you have no knowledge of them. Therefore, you have little grasp of what events are taking place in another society.
As I come to the end of my argument, I still think that it is better to live in a multi-racial society than a homogenous society. The benefits of living in a multi-racial society far surpass that of a homogenous society. Moreover, I have provided enough evidence to show that it is better to live in a multi-racial society. I believe my argument will put a rest to all future disagreements.