Racial formation is a process by which race becomes a social construct. It is a dynamic and ongoing process that is always happening, sometimes in ways that are visible and sometimes in ways that are not. Racial formation can happen through laws, policies, or practices that establish different racial categories, or through everyday interactions and … Read more
Race and racism are two of the most important topics in the sociological imagination. Race is a social construct that has been used to justify discrimination and oppression throughout history. Racism is the belief that one race is superior to another. Education is one of the most powerful tools we have for combating racism. By … Read more
“Right Place, Wrong Face” is a song from the Broadway musical The Lion King. The song is sung by Alton Fitzgerald White, who plays the role of Mufasa in the show. The song is about race and how black people are often misunderstood or mistreated by white people. It’s a powerful and moving song that … Read more
There is no question that immigration has always been a controversial issue in the United States. And, as Richard Rodriguez points out in his essay, “Does America Still Exist?,” it is an issue that has become even more contentious in recent years. Rodriguez begins his essay by recounting a conversation he had with a cab … Read more
When most people think of the Civil Rights Movement, they think of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. And for good reason – it is one of the most iconic and influential speeches in American history. But what does it actually mean? On the surface, the speech is about race relations. King … Read more
Etgar Keret is a prolific and celebrated Israeli writer. His work often explores the human condition, and “What, of this goldfish, Would You Wish?” is no exception. The story follows a young boy from an unnamed country who is given a goldfish by a soldier. The boy must then decide what to wish for, and … Read more
It’s no secret that racism is still a problem in our society. And unfortunately, it’s also an issue in our schools. Racism in schools takes many forms. It can be overt, like when students make racist comments or jokes. It can also be more subtle, like when students are segregated by race or when teachers … 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
Jurors are a fundamental part of the legal system, and the role of this position is to listen to evidence presented during a trial, and decide on the guilt of the defendant (Queensland Courts, 2014). It is important this decision is based on factual evidence from the trial and not other information, prejudices or biases, … Read more
Civil Rights and the violence that perused around the 1960’s used to be and still are a major problem for people of The United States. Romano noticed that there were generally three themes that came with the new modernizing idea of reversing segregation. These three recurring themes in Romano’s article of the presence of a … Read more
Affirmative action is a controversial topic that could be discussed for hours, either for or against it. Some people believe that it is an essential to assure that people of all backgrounds can have the same opportunities as others. Other people believe that affirmative action is a crutch that allows people unprepared for positions to … Read more
“You’d bet not never tell nobody but God. It’d kill your mammy” (Walker 1). These are the first words written in the novel which embody the struggle that the main character, Celie, withholds throughout the novel in trying to differentiate her surroundings as good or evil. At this instance, Celie had been raped by her … Read more
‘Vogue is a fashion magazine, and a fashion magazine is about change,” Anna Wintour. Imagine a girl walking down the crowded streets, when she suddenly see a newsstand filled to the brim with brand new magazines. She sees poking out amongst the chaos the beautiful colors of the cover of Vogue. She feels the excitement … Read more
As a child growing up I never really questioned the race of my friends. Granted I never was around a different race then my own. And nothing really changed until I went into middle school. In middle school there was diversities and it never bothered me, I was around more people who were Spanish as … Read more
Michelle Alexander’s book, “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness”, essentially analyzes the United States criminal justice system. The main thesis/ argument of her analysis is that mass incarceration constitutes a new system of racial oppression that is similar to slavery and the original Jim Crow. Furthermore, she claims that mass … Read more
For more than a century now the right of the African Americans have been taken away. Slavery in the Unites States dates back to the year 1619 in Jamestown, Virginia January 11, 1864, the 13th amendment was proposed by Senator John B. Henderson of Missouri if passed it would abolish all slavery in the United … Read more
Personal authenticity can be defined as having a real true and an honest relationship with oneself and others. To have an authentic relationship two people must have a genuine and strong bond with each other. The theory of authenticity is expressed by Sherry Turkle in her argument titled “Alone Together”. In Turkle’s argument she strongly … Read more
Culture and politics are embedded amongst society through our everyday tasks and in the establishments incorporated through our community. Antonio Gramsci is an Italian theorist who describes this as hegemony, which is a political predominant influence, cultural dominance or authority that exercises over nations or individuals. In the media there has been current talk of … Read more
Since the Europeans settled in North America, African-Americans were oppressed and enslaved by whites. Although the Civil War abolished slavery, there was still racial segregation that excluded blacks from certain rights; there was still a harsh system of inequality by white supremacy. Blacks were banned from associating with whites in regular and public institutions such … Read more
For some people racial profiling is just something on television and for others it’s an everyday thing. It is 2017, and racial profiling is still going on everywhere. There are many of people who still profile other people every day. Racial profiling is when someone makes assumptions about someone else based on the color of … Read more
Throughout the years Chicanos have had to face many adversities, perhaps more than any other minority. Chicanos are considered to be those that are of the Mexican decent or of that origin, with that being said California had and has always had a vast population of Chicanos for many decades. Nowadays the triumph of many … Read more
The article “Should Racial Profiling Be Accepted as a Law Enforcement Practice? “, published by ProCon. org discusses the pros and cons on if racial profiling should be practiced by the law enforcement. Those in favor of this practice admit that people of color are targeted more by law enforcement agencies because they are the … Read more
“I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences” (Sonia Sotomayor). There are so … Read more
When the Civil War ended and the 13th Amendment was passed, former slaves moved to Atlanta in great numbers (Atlanta’s population was 20% black by 1860 and 46% black ten years later). As the war-ravaged southern city of Atlanta was being physically reconstructed, the recently freed African Americans experienced a Reconstruction that was both different … Read more
For my opinion I’m going against racial profiling meaning that I’m going to talk about it in a CON perspective. To me racial profiling can cause a lot problems, and the reason for that is because when the police are racial profiling they could be going for the wrong person because of the color of … Read more
In The Cosmopolitan Canopy, the author, Elijah Anderson, discusses and describes public areas in the city of Philadelphia, where diverse groups of people can mingle and relax in peace, despite their differences. Anderson refers to these public spaces as “cosmopolitan canopies. ” According to the author, who has lived and worked in different areas of … Read more
True Equality We live in a judgmental world; believe it or not that’s just how it is. People are going to judge you before even knowing you and what your intentions are. Brent Staples, who is an African American, experiences the moment of feeling like a threat to women and people based on his color … Read more
Racial Profiling Numerous people sense that the pattern of profiles is useful for law bureaucrats. Some supporters contend that as soon as race is clarified, but not certainly as the only issue profiles are beneficial. In addition, individuals who upkeep the practice have a habit of judgment that protests profiling by ethnically lessened groups are … Read more
This next year many communities might lose their spirit with in. With a simple swipe of a pen people will lose their past. The argument over the mascot name change of the Redskin. Many people of “Change the Mascot! ” Campaign disagree with the “Redskin” name that it is a racial slur, and dishonoring there … Read more
Social inequalities have shaped and defined the culture of the modern american history. Social inequalities were the breakpoints that drove movements such as the harlem renaissance and many more african american fronts all striving for equality. This idea is dominant in both the poems of “langston hughes” and “The Blind Side” directed by John lee … Read more
Nativism in the 21st Century Since its creation the United States has been a welcoming home for the lost souls of the world, looking for a place where they could grow and prosper, free of prosecution and judgment. Everyone came for a fresh start, the freedom and liberty that was unattainable in other countries. The … Read more
I am proud to stand before you today to endeavour to refresh your minds on this objectionable matter: racism, yes racism in football. There are various matters I wish to overcome, thus I believe with your help anything is possible. Unfortunately, people are unaware that racism is still a prominent issue in what is considered … Read more