The United States of America is a country founded on the idea of equality for all. However, the reality is that the United States has always been a nation with a deep racial divide. The history of race in America is one of discrimination and violence against minority groups, particularly those of African descent. African … Read more
I recently watched the documentary film “Race, The Power of Illusion” and was deeply affected by it. The film explores the history and current reality of race in America, and challenges the notion that race is a biological category. What struck me most was how race is socially constructed and how it has been used … Read more
When it comes to human skin color, there is more variation within races than between them. In fact, research has shown that there is more genetic diversity within the so-called “Caucasian” race than all other human races combined. This means that the concept of “race” is actually quite artificial, and skin color is not a … Read more
Racial diversity is an important issue in the United States. African Americans have been subjected to discrimination and violence throughout history. Today, they continue to face disparities in education, employment, and housing. Despite these challenges, African Americans have made significant progress in recent years. The election of Barack Obama as president showed that America is … Read more
“Just Walk on By: Black Men and Public Space” is an essay written by Brent Staples in 1986. In it, Staples discusses the racism and unconscious bias that he experiences as a black man in American society. He describes how he is often seen as a threat simply because of the color of his skin, … Read more
The documentary “13th” explores the history of race and racism in the United States. It examines how black people have been discriminated against and oppressed throughout American history. The film also discusses the mass incarceration of black people in the United States. The documentary begins with a brief history of slavery in America. It then … Read more
Throughout the years, people have debated upon whether or not Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is racist, and if other characters in the book are depicted that way. In the book, we see Huck’s conscience evolve and his personality change, particularly towards the concept of slavery. Even though in the beginning of the … Read more
All groups are not treated or viewed equally in all societies. Sometimes, a minority group can be defined by constituting a smaller percentage of the population than another group. However, sometimes a minority constitutes the majority of the population. A minority group is a subordinate group which has significantly less control over their lives than … Read more
A stereotype often affects a way a group of people are seen as a whole. Misconceptions and stereotypes can sometimes be misunderstood or overused, and be used in an invalid manner. Many people are being stereotyped because of a small portion of the larger group of people. A misconception occurs when an untrue stereotype is … Read more
Kevin Gannon argues that ? We are the product of history that our ancestors chose, if were white. If we are black, we are the products of history that our ancestors most likely did not choose.? In this quote Gannon is saying that Blacks have never been able to choose how their life goes. They … Read more
Barack Obama, “The Nation’s First Black President”, exists undoubtedly as one of the faces of our country’s continuous movement toward post-racism, but the questions of his impact toward our aspiring post-racial society diminishes his legacy. A common misconception claiming he’s made little progressions toward racial equality throughout his presidency leads to a sense of hopelessness … Read more
We aren’t racists, yet we buttress a system that acts in racist ways. ” stated Nicholas Kristof in part 3 of his series “When Whites Just Don’t Get It”. This series involves five different articles in which Kristoff explains that even though we have come a long way from racism in the past, it is … Read more
Moving from one place to another allows you to experience many new aspects of life. However, moving from one country to another is a life changing the experience. A person which changes the place of living of the certain reasons most likely will experience specific difficulties, with an understanding of accepting them. No matter if … Read more
A mother and two children are in the back of a car. As she looks in the rear view mirror, the children can see in her eyes the fear of her future. They question, what could this really come from? They turn their heads to a knock on the window to find their mother facing … Read more
For my event I attended the Black Swamp Arts Festival back in September. This festival was over a whole weekend and it was filled with eclectic styles of art and music. Walking through the festival and seeing the different booths made me feel like I was in a whole new world sometimes. The art was … Read more
For the past century, there has been an issue confronting equality between gender. Equality is ensuring that an individual has equal opportunities to make most out of their lives, and believing that no individual has less opportunities just because of the different values and beliefs the individual follows. Throughout time women and men were treated … Read more
At the sociocultural level, interactions affect variations in skin pigmentation (Kittles, 1995). Various social, cultural, and political transformations that emerged in the 20th and 21st centuries highlight the effects of socioeconomic outcomes, especially with African Americans. Lighter-skinned African Americans tend to have higher status, occupations, higher educational attainment, and greater achievements in life. In America, … Read more
During the 1940’s; an American time of depression, 83% of children were living in a two parent functional home. These children had a higher chance of academic achievement, better emotional health, and most importantly, fewer behavioral problems. What about the other children who lacked not just one parent,but two? Children are additionally influenced by their … Read more
Racism has become an increasing issue within our society. It has been proven to affect the lives of many innocent people. Yet, there is still the assumption out there in the public sphere that racism is a thing of the past. Recently, there have been events all over the world that have spurred debates surrounding … Read more
Being a DJ is very key to music, because they usually determine what are hits and what are not based on their sets and what music is played on radios, clubs, and different events. A female DJ is hard to come across by especially one who knows how to use her advantages of being a … Read more
Affirmative action is a phrase used to describe attempts to redress past discrimination by giving groups that have been discriminated against an advantage in allocating opportunities, such as jobs and admittance to colleges and universities. When affirmative action was first established over fifty years ago, the intended beneficiaries were African-Americans, but since that time, it … Read more
“This is it boys, every diet, every workout, and every practice we have put forth this season comes down to this one race. This determines whether or not we are PAC champions. ” My heart was beating so fast that I had a rhythmic pound in my neck. My sweaty hands had a death grip … Read more
In the book “Frankenstein”, Mary Shelley flawlessly reflects the contemporary racial discourses of nineteenth century England, which involved the revolution of slaves at the time. Throughout her novel, it is evident that the anxieties and fears of the white, European world are of racial premise. Victor fears of being responsible for creating a “race of … Read more
“Most middle-class whites have no idea what it feels like to be subjected to police who are routinely suspicious, rude, belligerent, and brutal. ” ? Benjamin Spock In the year 2015, 400 plus years after slavery, America still struggles with the thought of racism amongst African Americans. To name a few, African Americans experience racism … Read more
Synthesizing the Appropriation of Sensitive Cultures and the Effects Stereotyping has on Identity America loves appropriating African-American culture -even when black people don’t get that same love reciprocated. This appropriation is seen many times in pop culture, schools, and the media. In the passage, “Appropriating Native American Imagery Honors No One but the Prejudice” by … Read more
Race is a topic in today’s society that is unavoidable in many situations, because of the representations and ideologies of race in the world. Frantz Fanon, Louis Althusser, and Hunt Hawkins have each studied race and interpellation in the modern world. Fanon explored race and racial interpellation in The Fact of Blackness, Althusser explored interpellation … Read more
Was that a good idea made by African Americans, migrating to the big Northern cities? The migration to the north was a major turning point for Americans and African Americans. The major changes came from the society plus the changes in the culture and lifestyles. Around this time people needed a change because times were … Read more
Obasan by Joy Kogawa follows the story of protagonist, Naomi Nakane, as she reflects on her person experience as a young Japanese-Canadian during World War II. Throughout the novel, Naomi and her family members struggle to understand what it means to be a minority in Canada when a plethora of stereotypes exist in society. In … Read more
Among all the emotions people have, the most multifarious is fear because fear can be spread much faster than most emotions. Literally, people define fear “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat “. However, the delusion of endangerment can cause racism of … Read more
Imagine a world where skin color means nothing and all races are treated equally. In this world, there is not one exception to the worldwide equality. Today, America claims to be equal yet the establishment of affirmative action programs across the country actually does the opposite. It is creating separate racial groups that are defined … Read more
Imagine yourself walking in the middle of the night, and suddenly, a person approaches you with a gun and threatens to rob you of all your possessions. Take a moment to focus on the robber’s physical appearance, what does the robber look like? Regardless of what the robber looks like, the physical characteristics of him … Read more
“Reconstruction is the process by which the states that had seceded were reorganized as part of the Union after the Civil War”. This period lasted from 1865-1877 and was mostly evident in the southern states. This was an important time in the history of the United States because it started a discrimination that turned fellow … Read more
Great authors use characterization to develop a message. In Richard Wright’s Native Son, Bigger Thomas, a young black male living in Chicago during the 1930s, depicts how growing up in poverty around crime can affect one’s well-being. Bigger went to court for murdering and raping a young white woman, Mary Dalton. The murder of Mary … Read more
Writer Chloe Rattray once said, “People aren’t always what you want them to be. Sometimes they disappoint you or let you down, but you have to give them a chance first. ” This quote may be interpreted as how just a small push of encouragement can help a person reach their goals. The quote is … Read more
When I hear the word racism, negative thoughts begin to arise in my head. This topic seems to be a difficult topic to discuss especially with my African American peers. When this word begins to spill out of my mouth makes me feel uneasy. I don’t not like to create hostile words or actions because … Read more
When looking at color, ethnicity, wealth, etc. discrimination seems to be the underlying problem evolved from oppression, privilege, and prejudice views. Discrimination is extremely common in the world majority of the time people discriminate against others without noticing they are doing it in the first place. In the book Privilege, Power, and Difference discrimination is … Read more
Throughout this research there is going to be information that is going to show the relationship between community socioeconomic characteristics and ethnicity with the three different types of child maltreatment; neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. In the research about child maltreatment reports in Israel, the researcher claims in the hypothesis that socioeconomic and demographic … Read more
Our different identities define who we are and shape how we experience the world. Some identities you are born into and others are shaped by life experiences. Identities may give you a leg up in the world or just the opposite; you have to prove yourself twice as hard. I am a white, cisgender, upper … Read more
Criminal justice system is the law enforcement that focuses on the safety of the public, which prosecutes, defends, sentences, and punishes people who are suspects of convicted criminal offenses. The criminal justice system is supposed to be equal to all races but it is not always like that even in this century. The criminal justice … Read more
Why is it so hard to be a Black person living in America? It is because the White culture has never wanted to see Blacks as equal or superior to their race. To prevent such thing from happening, racist Whites set up obstacles that stand in the way of Blacks ever reaching their full potential. … Read more
“Mommy, What Does ‘Nigger’ Mean? ” In a time where everyone seems to be tiptoeing around each other’s feelings, not wanting to offend anyone, racism continues to remain a significant problem that affects almost every person of color. In spite of the fact that many people have not dealt with racism and therefore do not … Read more
I decided to research to what extent does the portrayal of racism in the media affects society because I believe that media is the cause of unfair treatment between two or more races. I am interested in this and it relates to my studies this year because I have personally been affected by racism and … Read more
This study will attempt to explore interracial relationships’ impact on openness to other cultures. Researchers plan to evaluate individual’s openness to other cultures, dating experiences, and attitudes towards interracial dating. Interracial relationships impact on openness to other cultures is a topic that has not been directly explored. Past research on interracial relations and the impact … Read more
Transracial adoption occurs when two parents of one race or ethnicity adopt a child of another (Hoffman, Pena, 2013). Through the years there has been significant controversy surrounding transracial adoptions as it has been said that “(white families) no matter how well intentioned, may be ill equipped to help black children survive in a racist … Read more
It’s not apparent and upfront, and you don’t see black men beaten and bloody, chained together walking down busy streets. You don’t see black women in fields with their young babies wrapped in their bosom, as they pick cotton until their finger tips are bloody and numb. Slavery dates back to biblical times. Land was … Read more
Hattie McDaniel This paper examines the life and achievements of Hattie McDaniel. Hattie McDaniel paved the way for many black actors and performers today. Hattie was one of the first African American women on radio. On radio Hattie was known for her comedy and singing. Her first major acting role was in a film named … Read more
Richard Wright is known to be a genius inspirator to many writers because of his style of writing and deep philosophy on how the world acts upon african americans. Being an african american, Richard Wright had to do whatever he could to pursue his gift and passion of speaking and writing. Richard Wright’s early life … Read more
The individuals in this world are foolish to feel hate for each other, for one way or another, we are all connected. The reason for this connectivity is the fault of passing or racial ambiguity. Passing is where an individual from one race is accepted into another based off of their appearance. This notion of … Read more
Racial stereotypes and the effects on education remain a compelling concern. While similar pressures can be drawn between clique and racial stereotypes, racial stereotypes possess a variety of pressures and effects on education. People within a racial stereotype find themselves a part of that stereotype with no personal choice, whereas people determine if they want … Read more
When at the age of five, my parents began to experiment with and place me in many different activities. The first activity was gymnastics, which was a complete failure. The gym instructor would lift my body to the high bars so I can get a feel for it and in that moment I knew it … Read more
Hip Hop in El Alto, Bolivia Bolivian youth have used hip-hop music for expression with political issues as well as the social issues the young people of Bolivia face. In Latin America, hip-hop helps tell the stories of the struggles. It is described in the article to be a “Hip-hop revolution” because of the criticism … Read more
Beginning almost as soon in America as what is known as “America” did, slavery lead to hatred against the African and African-American races (known as negro or black in the vernacular), and as time progressed these races became more entwined with life in America until the time came where they were seen as equals by … Read more
In the twenty-first century there are no other issues that have been more influential and significant than issues regarding human rights. Jimmy Carter, throughout his whole life, has voiced his opinions on many cultural issues that were not only significant back in time, but are also important today. Jimmy Carter has addressed issues from women’s … Read more
The beginning of Mathabane’s literary career sparked a hunger when he came across a book titled “Black Boy, Richard Wright’s searing autobiography” in the Quincy College library. (Mathabane 3-78) This led him to read just about all the books written by black authors. In turn, this spark stood dimly lit until he arrived at Dowling … Read more
Diaz’s story continues into second paragraph where Diaz insights the reader that he had to hide who he really is by hiding the government cheese in either the cupboard. This is based off of social class and the stereotype that all African Americans are a part of the lower class. This showed that Diaz was … Read more
Family Guy, an animated sitcom produced by Seth MacFarlane, has humored millions of viewers since it first premiered in 1999. It captivates viewers through its satirical content, which not only tackles issues that are prominent and relevant to its audience, but also entertains them. Despite the initial cancellations of the show, Family Guy has successfully … Read more
As unusual as it can be processed, apparently students make friends from being in class amongst each other. Michigan State University researchers stated, “Students who take the same set of courses tend to get to know each other very well and focus less on social status, such as how “cool” someone is. ” Also, “They’re … Read more
Question 1 What relationships of power are featured in “Virginian Luxuries” (Document 1)? Two relationships of power are depicted in the painting entitled “Virgin Luxuries”: sexual power and physical power. In the first panel of the painting, a well dressed white man embraces a female African-American woman, presumably a slave. The way in which enslaved … Read more
It is somewhat an oxymoron to consider yourself a prosecutor and a good person. Paul Butler writes describing the discrepancies with progressive prosecutors who believes they are able to change the “definition” of a prosecutor. Butler defines a prosecutor as someone one who is “more part of the problem than the solution” and a person … Read more
Prior to EDU 211 I did not pay much attention to my race or that being white meant I have a different privilege than other colored skin people. Growing up in a predominantly white community, where I can literally count on one hand the amount of people who are not white, I never felt different. … Read more
The different types of conflicts help shape the book because the conflicts help deepen the story and the characters in the book. In ‘The Outsiders’ the main conflict is person vs society. Since Ponyboy is a greaser he is looked down upon in society because he is poor. One example of a plot is person … Read more
There is one primordial reason why we do not doubt Europeans have taken the lead in history, in all epochs before and after 1492, and it has little to do with evidence. It is a basic belief which we inherit from prior ages of thought and scarcely realize that we hold: it is an implicit … Read more
The most critical aspects of media performance with regards to race and ethnicity are issues that relate to the quality of its representation of the lives of people of color. Accuracy and diversity are aspects of media performance that will allow for a careful evaluation of how it represents people of color. Evaluating media performance … Read more
The issue of racial profiling in America is one of great importance to the future of American society. This issue fairly new, in terms of being recognized is old in its ways. Racism and stereotyping are issues that date back to many years ago. Racial profiling in America is on that needs to be addressed … Read more
Racial Profiling and Male African Americans Racial profiling has been and will continue to be a problem in the United States. Many believe that racial profiling is more prevalent in today’s society; however, this issue has been a part of our society since slavery. Moreover, African American males are mostly the targets of racial profiling, … Read more
Racism What is racism? Why is there racism? And how can we get rid of it? These are the three questions that are important when talking about racism. In order to understand racism you must understand why there is racism. The author, Gloria Yamato, says that the main reason why we have racism is because … Read more
I will be writing a counterargument to two of Marie Winns assertions in her essay titled, Television and Reading. The first assertion that Winn points out is that, acquired through years and years of television viewing, has influenced adversely viewers ablity to concetrate, to read, to write clearly-in short, to demonstrate any of the verbal … Read more
FROM PREJUDICE TO DISCRIMINATION A prejudice is an unjustified negative attitude toward a group, a category of people, or a cultural practice. Prejudice against a group carries a strong emotional discomfort with, dislike of, or outright hatred of its members. Often it is based on a negative stereotype that resists rational argument. Some prejudices come … Read more
