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COMM 3030 - Communication and Social Responsibility
Posted posted by Sherie Comish @ 6:59 AM
To me being socially responsible involves the concept that every person should consider the impact their words and actions have on others. While it sounds simple, it actually involves a fair amount of work. In order to gauge your impact, you must first educate yourself about and then be willing to see the value in people and cultures that are unlike your own. It involves a willingness to be open-minded and tolerant. This applies to all levels be it individual, community, religious, corporate, or political. It can also be applied to any social issue.Take the current debate over immigration. American law restricts the number of Mexican nationals that can obtain a Visa so they can legally enter America. One might think that is a wise application of our sovereign right to manage our borders. Think, though, about what happens when a Mexican national is severely injured while in America. Mexican nationals sometimes wait weeks for approval of the Visa. What happens if it is denied? How does their family rush to their side? Imagine lying in a hospital bed in a foreign country hurt and all alone. Imagine being the family member desperately trying to reach them. Is this really what we have in mind when we advocate for stricter border controls?
While considering your impact does not require you to change your thoughts or actions; it does require that you carefully consider the consequences and weigh them against your own needs.
