An individual develops his/her identity based on the cultural and social influences surrounding him/her. One develops specific sets of values and beliefs based on these influences. This is the belief I subsist to, a belief that helped me understand the heritage and history of my race, and its relation with other races in this world as well. It is through an understanding of my race's history and its relationship with other races that I am able to understand the present state and dynamics in which racial diversity thrives.

             A look into the Caucasian race's history and heritage shows that it had supported a tradition of perceived and self-declared superiority compared to other races. This is manifested in the Caucasian race's history, as it sought to dominate not only Europe, but new territories in North America (i.e., America as the "new world"), Middle Eastern and Asian countries as well. Even towards modernization, Caucasians have maintained their belief in superiority. Americans, specifically, have been accused of strongly subsisting to the idea of political and economic dominance, and was often labeled as "imperialists" by Asian and Eastern European societies. .

             This was especially true during the Cold War, wherein Americans sought to reinforce their power by antagonizing Communists and the ideals of Communism. This was, for me, a manifestation of how the tradition of imperialism and oppression remained in the psyche of the Americans, and among Caucasians in general. For a long time, the Caucasian race believed that their culture and biological characteristics were far more superior than other races, thereby giving members of the race a "valid" reason to dominate and conquer.

             However, as awareness on racial differences increased, more and more people are formulating ways to promote an egalitarian perspective towards people's differences in race, ethnicity, or culture. Take as an example the prevalence of reverse discrimination, which was a concept that functioned as a buffer against discrimination.