Prejudices depend on which side of the scale you're on. Yes, if your skin is jet black or as white as Arctic snow. But when your skin falls somewhere in between, being of mixed race, you face a dilemma from the center. Then, one wonders which perspective to embrace.
In my opinion, ethnic differences shouldn't be the subject of conflict in the pursuit of supremacy. They are simply natural trials for biological adjustments to environmental changes. So, falling into negative diatribes and hatred because of them is nonsense, and at best, ignorance.
Now, as you rightly say, things are more complex than they seem when one doesn't break down the barriers of that ignorance. I see more similarities between us than differences. I understand the powerful influence of the supposed diversity of customs, a product of human expansion, but it's also very true that the essence that characterizes us all survives.
This is a fascinating subject that we have made complex on our journey through the world.
Spiritual leaders throughout history have taught, each according to their own circumstances, simple solutions to the real problems that afflict us. But most freely choose to follow the opposite path, or simply turn a blind eye.
In any case, I believe that, regardless of our role in society, personal redemption is forged in the solitude of the individual who becomes aware of how deeply interconnected we all are, and that the enemy to be conquered is the ego, and the ultimate reward is the humility practiced through love.
Greetings.
RE: Things are More Complex than they Seem on the Surface