Intercultural Relationships Research Paper

List five positive and unique aspects of intercultural relationships. There are many good and unique reasons for having intercultural relationships, and as I was doing research on different opinions of people and different advantages and benefits I found very good points on it. For instance by doing so we discover a new culture, and the moment we begin an intercultural relationship is the moment we start to learn about an unfamiliar culture with its own traditions and customs. "The ways that we communicate, from the volume of our voices to our concepts of personal space and gesturing, are heavily influenced by our cultures. So are our religions, the ways we speak, our relationships with family members and often the rites of passage we undergo.
"One of the greatest benefits of an intercultural relationship is its effect on everyone it touches, starting with the two people at the center. The suffering one or both partners have gone through at the hands of prejudice can be addressed, at least in part, by this healthy relationship. This healing effect can grow and blossom as family members, friends and even strangers learn that their prejudices have little to do with the thriving relationship in front of them. Another advantage of intercultural relationships is the opportunity to confront erroneous beliefs you may have about another culture. For instance, you may be surprised to learn that someone who is disabled with paralysis is able to drive a vehicle on her own and live and work independently. Likewise, the assumption that Asians excel in mathematics and engineering is shattered when your new Japanese roommate despises these subjects and is instead passionate about liberal arts." (Benson,
Learning about history may also be a good way to learn about the different cultures. Seeing everyone as people and human beings and not as aliens and "races". We are all equal regardless of our appearance and backgrounds. I think people should stop being prejudice and start seeing all people equally, and not discriminate others for their culture or ethnicity, we are all the same in God's eyes and that is how we should all see each other as well. I think that the people who are close to God or religious may not have this type of issue, but for those who are not may not be as open-minded to develop a successful intercultural