"A gentleman harmonizes but does not conform." In different social and historical contexts, based on different life experiences, each of us has different value judgments and value choices. Just as world cultures are diverse, our value orientations also differ. Respecting our differences and letting go of our biases towards each other is the quality that we, as members of an open and diverse society, should possess.
"Human beings are born free and equal." The diversity of human society means that there are "minorities" present. Sometimes, becoming a "minority" is not something we can decide for ourselves, but we have to endure the curious gazes and sarcastic remarks of others. We feel curious when we see people in wheelchairs facing mobility challenges, we feel awkward when we encounter someone with a distinctive appearance, we curse at those who have different opinions from us, and we make derogatory remarks behind the backs of those who have different values... These are all manifestations of disrespecting "differences." These behaviors clearly affect the inclusiveness of society and are unfriendly to minority groups.
When I emphasize respecting differences, it does not mean conforming to mainstream thinking or moral coercion by the majority. Nor do I believe that being a minority makes one superior. In my opinion, society should at least provide space for the survival of "minorities" and allow for the existence of exceptions outside the mainstream.
As mentioned earlier, sometimes becoming a minority is not something that can be determined by our subjective consciousness. It is similar to the fact that objective things do not disappear into thin air because of our subjective consciousness. For example, sexual orientation and gender identity are predetermined. The prevailing view is that sexual orientation and gender identity cannot be changed by our will. This has two implications: first, we do not need to ponder what our sexual orientation or gender identity should be, because "being" comes before "should." We also cannot subjectively become someone with a certain sexual orientation or gender identity. Second, we cannot provide necessary and reasonable explanations for our gender identity or sexual orientation. "Are you supposed to be gay?" Answering such questions is attempting to explain necessity and reasonableness. Clearly, these questions cannot be answered. Therefore, we do not need to provide any explanations for our gender identity and sexual orientation that we have had since long ago.