The film tells the story of a Somali girl who experienced a tragic childhood, lived in England, was accidentally discovered by a photographer, became a supermodel, and finally devoted herself to the struggle against "circumcision". I can't confirm whether such a sentence can summarize the vividness on the screen and the shock stuck in my throat again and again, just like I can't confirm how this 100-minute movie can lead this girl's life for more than 20 years .
What is circumcision? I don't really want to explain too much here. If you really want to make an analogy, imagine the three-inch golden lotus that has always been regarded as "beauty and chastity". It's all childhood, it's all blood and pain, it's all permanent destruction, and it's all a "fashion" that prevails in a certain period.
I don't want to criticize too much today, I just want to re-examine it from a different angle.
I watched "Dolphin Bay" many years ago, when I was with EX. Her comments, full of anger, mixed with national sentiment. I told her that I loved the blue elf, but seemed to be able to maintain a little restraint and understanding in the face of the sea of blood. Whaling is a Japanese tradition that has provided local residents with whale oil and high-quality protein for survival for hundreds of years. It's like the Hui people don't eat pork (though no killing is involved), it's his culture. Volunteer activities are more like a cultural invasion, a kind of imposition of values, just like the British cannons opened the door of China hundreds of years ago. An invasion, an invasion of culture and values, a semblance of postcolonialism.
Of course, this phrase "intended to show understanding" failed to bring understanding, and the anger at Little Japan was directly transferred to me, the "apologist" of aggression. If someone stood up and criticized the views of fundamentalists and certain sociologists at this time, I think I would not just lay the gun, but would definitely be beaten into a stopper.
During the Vietnam War, an officer shot a South Vietnamese prisoner of war. And this scene happened to be caught by a reporter. This is the first time I've seen a real person being shot to death. It's not like a firecracker is set in a TV series and blood splatters all over the place. The group of photos immediately drew criticism from "peaceful" people, and the officer shot himself under pressure. I think, if a person has experienced the massacre of relatives, friends, and even racial groups, experienced distant wars and constant heart-throbs, and experienced the denial and repentance after the event, perhaps a "pacifist" will also Bring a more "peaceful" ending in a more "peaceful" way.
Jesus said to love others unconditionally and forgive others unconditionally. I'm not a Christian, and I don't know the story behind the doctrine, but these few sentences are enough to enlighten me.
While we pay attention to "human nature", have we ever noticed that our attention is also an overuse of "human nature"?
Finally back to the movie and the question itself. Many bad habits in human history must be in line with the theory of evolution. If not, this ethnic group will inevitably disappear on this planet, and with it, this barbaric behavior will disappear. I do not think that existence is reasonable, but it is a natural process in itself, with its origin and its destination. I don't even want to defend this almost wild and outrageous "etiquette". If I have the opportunity, I am willing to devote myself to such a cause that promotes equality and happiness. However, when reflecting on problems in a specific culture and environment, any external criticism has a subjective, imposed, and aggressive meaning, and every time I think of it, I feel an inexplicable worry. Granted, it would be far too ideal to hope that everything is resolved from within the subject, but while changing, where do we stand? assimilation? Altruistic? Or is it just an instinctive disgust? What is human nature? How can impurities be stripped from it?
I think I was overthinking. Every progress of civilization is also the result of choice.
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