Tradition is something I feel is necessary, but when it is unjust, it is time to be done away with. Tradition should be something that brings people together, but it cannot be a thing that brings harm to anybody. Many traditions in today's society are fine the way they are, but I feel that some need to be changed.
Thanksgiving is a tradition in America that I feel is very good for society. Family members that wouldn't normally see each other (sometimes all year) are brought together for a feast. People get a chance to put any previous grudges/hard feelings/ect. to the side for a meal of unity. Nobody (except a few hundred thousand turkeys) is harmed during the common practice of Thanksgiving, therefore in my book, it is a very beneficial tradition.
Sometimes, traditions must be changed because they harm or oppress people. In the movie, Whale Rider, it was traditional for the Chief to be male. This is very oppressive to women because they don't have any say in how the tribe is governed. This would be an example for a tradition in need of abolition or at least alteration.
What do you think about oppressive/destructive traditions?
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