The Literary Vault

Why Do We Treat People Unfairly: Exploring Human Nature and Injustice

Our world lies in the hands of discrimination, injustice, inequality, and disparities. These have been everyday struggles across the globe and for generations. Bryan Stevenson and many others have struggled to realize where the conception of unfairness derives from. The true essence of the question: Why do we treat others so poorly?  The answer lies within understanding human nature, the various characteristics all humans almost inherit, and how the media distorts our reality. It’s a very likely assumption that human behavior and such can be altered, but old habits that have been embedded so deeply in our subconscious can die hard. The question of injustice stems from a many reasons, each highlighting and encompassing a plethora of aspects of day-to-day life. 

Possessions and Their Value

In the United States of America, a country that thrives on materialism, consumerism, and capitalism, everything is a race. Whether it’s who has the trendiest makeup, popular video games, and up-to-date fashion. People earn what they put in because money is of utmost value here. Without it, everything in our country would crumble.