Lack of Understanding leads to Adaptation

The other day in class we were left with the thought of themes in Othello in our own American culture. I think the real similariity between "Othello" and our culture today is the lack of understanding of outsiders such as Barabarino/Desi's father. Desdimona/Desi fell in love with someone who was different, a minority. This caused problems for her and society and between she and her father. Today, I believe these same problems occur when two peopleo of different races form a relationship of any kind. I think it is especially difficult for older generations to come to an understanding of how people with different backgrounds can have a relationship. We see this confusion in Desi's father in "O." He has a difficult time understanding his daughter, and I do not think that would be an uncommon reaction from, possibly our parents, but definitely from our grandparents. Today, it may be more common that individuals of different backgrounds form relationships, but the underlying root of the problem is the lack of understanding that society has for those who are different. Until people can understand that race, ethnicity, religion, and other cultural differences are truly not barriers to forming relationships, Othello will continue to be adapted to the social times.