by Paul Costello
The world is often cruel to those who are different. Whether the difference comes from a physical trait, a mental capability or general societal standing (to name but three), there has always been a great difficulty visited on those who cannot easily exist as part of "normal" society. Take the subjects of the film White Shadow: albinos. Due to a physical difference beyond their control, people with albinism can find themselves the regular target of discrimination and abuse by those around them. However, in certain parts of East Africa, the cruelty visited upon the members of the region's albino populace is brutal and horrific.
The world is often cruel to those who are different. Whether the difference comes from a physical trait, a mental capability or general societal standing (to name but three), there has always been a great difficulty visited on those who cannot easily exist as part of "normal" society. Take the subjects of the film White Shadow: albinos. Due to a physical difference beyond their control, people with albinism can find themselves the regular target of discrimination and abuse by those around them. However, in certain parts of East Africa, the cruelty visited upon the members of the region's albino populace is brutal and horrific.
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