Exploring the Tension of Group Identity and Policing

Forming a group requires boundaries, which leads to discrimination for delineating the outlines of religion, culture, society, and government. Group identity, such as race, necessitates policing, which can be harmful but integral to maintaining identity parameters. The tension arises from the need for identity parameters while avoiding harmful discrimination. The concept extends to black identity, where policing occurs both externally by the white majority and internally within the community. Resolving this tension seems unattainable, but it highlights the necessity of individual self-discovery and resisting societal pressures to conform. Although governmental policies can mitigate tensions, personal interactions necessitate navigating the inherent conflicts to foster personal growth and self-realization.