A fine thread
BMJ 2009; 338 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.b341 (Published 11 March 2009) Cite this as: BMJ 2009;338:b341
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Yasmin Drabu has reminded us of a common thread throughout all
humankind. I have seen her core of commonality in many cultures and look
forward to seeing it in more. Her article makes it clear she was not
merely referring to Morocco, Kashmir, or Pakistan.
We should appreciate the meaning of "fine" - I believe this to be
"fine" as in "clear" "strong" and "attractive" rather than "narrow".
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I am curious to know where did Dr. Drabu get stamp of Kashmir on
passport while traveling abroad ? As a native Kashmiri from Kashmir
(India),I know Kashmir as hotly contested territory claimed both by India
as well as Pakistan, but not as a free standing country.
Thanks
Romesh Khardori, MD.,PhD.
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This is an interesting article on cultural differences. I am a
little concerened about the spelling of Gujarati (Gujarthi in the
article). I assume this is a simple typographical error. However, if
not, it does unfortunately suggest a hint of ignorance and may even cause
some offence. Even if is is a typographical error, it is a shame it
escaped the editorial team.
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You have put it very aptly. Why can't every one think like this? In my
practice I come across many youngsters who have been brought up very
conservatively are getting married to boys/girls of different caste. Caste
menace which is rampant can be solved only by this. As you have put it
most of us never think of a patient as where he/she belongs but only think
of how to relieve his disease process. I hope everyone who has read your
filler takes the cue.
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Romeo and Juliet
To varying degrees, every mixed marriage is a potential Romeo and Juliet with
feuding families. How can we avoid such a tragic outcome? How can different
races, ethnicities, nationalities, and languages live in peace and harmony? First,
we must advance beyond the tired, passive shibboleths of diversity and
tolerance, by actively befriending those who are different from us. Second, we
must free ourselves of negative stereotypes and recognize that feuds are “much
ado about nothing.” Otherwise, our world will not survive.
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