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 Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:17 pm
Username: VerityHattress
Nightmare/Daydream: Jacintha
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
Prompt Response:
 Jacintha thought she knew the answer to this question, but as she was about to bring up a response she realized something. One simply couldn't exist in harmony without assimilating one single belief. In order to co-exist with so much varied views, everyone must understand that they couldn't force their own beliefs upon someone else, even if their own beliefs state that they must do exactly that; force people to believe their way. So even though she thought everyone could co-exist with their own beliefs, everyone would have to assimilate the idea of not forcing their own views upon others.
"Well... I do believe we can all live in harmony, but there is only one problem. What about those who wish to make others believe what they believe to be true. Essentially forcing others to believe as they do, even if they grew up differently and view the world in a different light. So, I believe everyone can live in unison... but with a few conditions that everyone needs to understand. You do not force your own beliefs upon others, especially if it harms someone else. Everyone has different experiences, so why should someone else's override your own? It shouldn't. That is why I believe assimilation is the way to go, but only for understanding that you're beliefs are not to be shoved down everyone else's throat. You can believe as you will, but the moment you try to make others believe your way against their will, then there is a problem. If someone was to come into a different culture and freely accepts it, then it is okay."
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Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:51 pm
Username: Embi-lamb
Nightmare/Daydream: Rhys
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
Prompt Response:
Rhys tapped his pen thoughtfully against his lips, trying to think of a good answers. Cultural assimilation ... it sounded so bad, if he was being completely honest. It was hard to imagine wanting someone to give up their entire world and everything they'd known in order to "fit in". Then again, the world his parents grew up in was a very different, and even the one he had grown up in was worlds apart from the world his youngest siblings had known. New races were constantly joining the world. Rhys started to write ... Cultural assimilation needs to be appropriate for the situation. People should never be forced to assimilate when they do not wish to. It is as simple as that.
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Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:54 pm
Username: Embi-lamb
Nightmare/Daydream: Laviticus
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
Prompt Response:
Laviticus was certainly having a hard time keeping up with all the new races. In his time at the academy, he had seen the introduction of the Bakeneko, Naga, Kumiho, Cherubs. Sluagh, Dolls, Chomps and now Shades ... were there any he was forgetting? They seemed to all melt together. It felt that as soon as they got to learn one race, a new one was coming along to steal away the limelight. Laviticus' head started to spin at the thought. Cultural assimilation I feel is almost unavoidable. We are not given enough time before a new race or way of life is brought forth, and our eagerness to learn about the new race is drawn away to the new one. It's fascinating, but the fascination is short lived which I feel is part of the reason why people are more expected to assimilate culturally.
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:37 pm
Username: Strawberri Stardust
Nightmare/Daydream: Ophelia
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
Prompt Response: Ophelia thought about the question for a long time. Differing views could cause arguments and fights, but if everyone thought the same how could there be growth?
"I think there should be compromise. Not with religious beliefs as those are racial and personal to each Nightmare or Daydream, but culture can be shared. Courting practices, societal norms. Histories, especially from races that were previously hidden from us like the Naga and the Bakeneko. We can learn as much from new races as they can learn from us. We should give room to practice their own culture without giving up on our own."
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:53 pm
Username: Strawberri Stardust
Nightmare/Daydream: Nyrili
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
Prompt Response: Nyrili was not a fan of answering questions in front of the whole class. She agreed with most of the other students; they had all made great points. As one of the newer races (well, new-ish. There'd been several new races since the Naga and Bakeneko made their appearances) she felt like she'd assimilated. Kind of? She still had her own views of the Nine, but they were just that. Her views. Others could believe what they wanted.
"W-we should make room in our society for new thoughts, and new beliefs. Everyone, every race, is different. We should accept that and just...roll with it."
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:37 pm
Username: Strawberri Stardust
Nightmare/Daydream: Effie
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
Prompt Response: Effie frowned at the question. Why was this such a big deal? New races appearing were awesome and she loved learning about them. This whole conversation was dumb to her.
"Why does it matter so much? Even before all the new races and hybrids, each race had their own culture, their own history, their own belief system. What's so different now aside from the addition of races and their ideas? So what if the Naga believe the Nine are snake like and the Bakeneko believe they're more feline? They're still the Nine. Even races or people who might believe something different than the Nine, why does it have to be a big discussion? It's their belief and they should be allowed to keep it like we've kept ours."
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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:43 pm
Username: Strawberri Stardust
Nightmare/Daydream: Kitalpha
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
Prompt Response: Despite being from one of the newer races, Kitalpha could not care less about this discussion. The whole class was boring to them as it had nothing to do with fashion. They spent most of the class critiquing what their fellow students called their style as they stood and gave their own opinions. What was the question again? Right. New races, assimilation, all that. Whatever.
"Nightmares and Daydreams should be who they are and believe what they want to believe. If we stifle the beliefs and cultures of others how are we meant to grow as a combined society? Besides, some of these races have amazing fashion sense."
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Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 9:13 pm
Username: Sara Siren Noire
Nightmare/Daydream: Yaruka
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
Prompt Response:
Yaruka's face pursed thoughtfully; this was definitely a loaded question but one that was meant to make you think. She could tell that it was making a lot of other students uncomfortable, as well. Well....what did she think about this? After tapping her chin with her pen for a moment, she started writing rather furiously in what would turn out to be something of a mini essay.
I think that the term "assimilation" has too much of a negative stigma behind it and may not be the proper method or term for this particular endeavor. To force assimilation of the "majority" (i.e. Most of Below) upon another, newer race that may be considered a "minority" (i.e. The kumiho/shades/chomps) brings with the concept the idea of shutting out all prior cultural beliefs and influence that are the basis of these societies, which include traditions and customs that are important to the individuals that follow them. Their beliefs and traditions are a rich part of their histories and culture and there are still many of the more common races that make up most of Below that follow older traditions and beliefs that were deeply rooted in history to each race, which are equally as important and there are even some commonalities between some "majority" races and "minority" newer races. For example, the concept of arranged marriages that is a common tradition among the kumiho is mirrored in the history of the chimera and still practiced even in the present day, though perhaps to a lesser extent than it had been in more ancient history. There are likely other commonalities that we have yet to discover but CAN discover if we choose a different idea than "assimilation."
Rather than assimilate, the races should approach one another with a sense of curiosity and an open mind to learn more about those that make our world more diverse and wonderful. We, and those new races, should converge together in discovery and acceptance of each other's beliefs, views, traditions and the divergences thereof so that we may unify under a sense of respect for one another and an understanding that, while we may not agree or accept the others' decisions completely, we leave it up to the individual to decide which path they follow, be it traditional or new or a blend of the two. In conclusion, I do not believe we should "assimilate" but rather we should "integrate" and continue to allow for cultural diversity for the enriching of our lives and those of the next generation and onwards.
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Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:35 pm
Username: l Duckeh l
Nightmare/Daydream: Zerani
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
 Prompt Response: Zernai rolled her eyes at the question. Despite being a hybrid of a nightmare and daydream, Zerani was of the belief that everyone should do whatever it takes to succeed in their environment. Socially speaking, that meant doing what the culture you're in demands of you. If you want to live in Asphodel, then behave as the culture demands. What's so important about preserving traditions or whatever? That hardly helps the future and, in her experience, won't help you get to the top of the pack. Knowing this probably wouldn't score her the best marks, however, Zerani wrote a prototype essay explaining the advantages of cultural heritage and the negative consequences of assimilation, scoffing lightly at her own words as she wrote them. "Tough up buttercups," She critiqued under her breath.
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Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:42 pm
Username: l Duckeh l
Nightmare/Daydream: Sabera
Prompt:
Quote: Tethys has been talking about "daily rituals" from various cultures with the students. What is one of your student's daily rituals? Do they recognize that it's a ritual? If they don't think they have any daily rituals, have them explain why. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' question
 Prompt Response: Sabera sat quietly as the other freshlings described their daily rituals. He was somewhat confused by their responses, however. They weren't describing rituals as he understood them, more like routines. When it came to his turn to present, he hesitated before responding. "Every morning I play my harp to provide more music to nature, assisting in its natural melody to bring peace within myself," He explained, somewhat awkwardly. He wasn't great in social situations, and he felt his response was somewhat different to the others. "I also pray to the small gods every night, thanking them for providing me with food, water, sun, peace... there are many," He finished slowly. He wasn't sure if his 'religion' was found elsewhere due to the sheer number of species in his heritage, but it was something he had developed while living in the wilderness with his parents.
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Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2017 4:07 pm
Username: Nasaiki
Nightmare/Daydream: Oiche
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
Prompt Response:
Oiche tapped their pencil lightly in the air as they thought about the answer. Obviously she was for cultures understanding each other and joining in a community. After all she was a Hybrid, but cultures and traditions were also a sore topic for her.
“One should always be able to retain their culture. It is part of what makes them up as a person. You shouldn’t have to assimilate just to create harmony. However I believe that it is possible to exist in harmony with out assimilating. It’s a harder process, and it takes work on both sides. I think troubles and misunderstandings will occur and sometimes it might be impossible but other times it can work. We have seen enough cultures join our community and I still see others displaying things unique to their culture. I see races that once hated each other having hybrid children and while it’s harder for the child to decide what culture it wants to take after it’s a step in the right direction. “ Oiche wrote down.
There now time to go turn it into the teacher.
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Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2017 4:50 pm
Username: Nasaiki
Nightmare/Daydream: Oran
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
Prompt Response:Oran thought about what she wanted to say. Cultures and different races joining their huge community was something that came up often as the world became a safer and safer place. However there where also times where it was obvious that beliefs clashed, like the last hallows even when the infected attacked. So it was probably good they were all talking about this.
I don’t believe that any one should give up their beliefs especially to get along with anyone else. Cultures and traditions are what makes a race who they are more than just their such as a fallen giving a feather to their beloved or a geist stealing small nick knacks. So no I don’t think races should all match each other. If everyone is the same then everything becomes stale. The only time I think one should change beliefs is when nightmare or daydream life is threatened in some way.
Having said that I believe people can exist in harmony. I will not say it is easy because races sometimes will not understand each other, but there is the potential there.
She didn’t want to get too preachy. So she would stop it here.
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:09 pm
Username: MiladyEmerald
Nightmare/Daydream: Miera
Prompt:
Quote: With new races appearing at what appears to be on a somewhat regular basis, the topic of cultural assimilation has been a popular one. Should new races assimilate to match the rest of the world if their beliefs are drastically different? Is it possible to have people exist in harmony even with clashing belief systems? Your student is encouraged to use examples in their response. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' questions
Prompt Response: Well, being a grimm much of my races beliefs and traditions were lost as we were a race presumed to be no longer in existence. Thus the idea of a culture taking away, or assimilating, another race is dear to my heart. I know the pain of wondering “What would my parents have done?” as I grew up an orphan here at the academy, not knowing who they were, what they would have wanted for me or anything. I would say that making another race assimilate is like cutting off a piece of who they are, like making a Geist give up the ability to phase or a Fallen removing their wings, it is barbaric butchery and just plain WRONG.
It is possible to co-exist, as long as values and boundaries are respected. Obviously if one has a belief that they must say Sacrifice another to appease their beliefs it impinges upon anothers, and that isn’t fair. But in every belief there is room for growth and change, and races grow together and change by being in proximity to one another.Our cultures are a part of what makes us different and unique, and keeps the world for growing stagnant and stale.
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:16 pm
Username:Shaddaling
Nightmare/Daydream:Jamie
Prompt:
Quote: Tethys has been talking about "daily rituals" from various cultures with the students. What is one of your student's daily rituals? Do they recognize that it's a ritual? If they don't think they have any daily rituals, have them explain why. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' question
Prompt Response:Jamie paused, uncertain where to begin before hesitantly speaking. “My mama always cooks for us, and she was teaching me how to, and food is important for celebrations. Really important and you need the right brand of condiments.” He scuffed a foot thoughtful. “That is a ritual, isn’t it?”
“My mom always helps me with my hair, and teaches me our tongue which you call Totlec,” Jamie made some clicks in greeting before shuffling a foot. “She also sings to me before we sleep and we don’t worship the nine, but mama has little altars that we leave offerings of food to.”
He twitched his tail thoughtful. “I think that is it,” he added and slid back into his seat.
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:38 pm
Username: Nasaiki
Nightmare/Daydream: Selkie
Prompt:
Quote: Tethys has been talking about "daily rituals" from various cultures with the students. What is one of your student's daily rituals? Do they recognize that it's a ritual? If they don't think they have any daily rituals, have them explain why. Write a 100 word minimum response from the perspective of your student answering Tethys' question
Prompt Response:
Selkie sighed, well it was kind of a silly one but it was definitely a ritual.
“So everyone knows that nixies dry out if they don’t have water. Thus at the academy practically every nixie has a daily ritual. While it’s obvious I am in fact a hybrid I am no different and I dry out, maybe not as fast but I have to be careful if I don’t want to be completely miserable. So my daily ritual is just before I leave the house I make sure to cover myself in ointment to make sure that’s not a factor of the day. I always check to make sure my container has enough for if a day is particularly bad that I am prepared. “ He replied when it was his turn. Having gone he then sat down and waited for the rest of the class.
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