In Search of Respect: Selling Crack in El Barrio is a book by anthropologist Philippe Bourgois. In it, he chronicles his experiences living and working in one of the poorest neighborhoods in New York City. Bourgois argues that racism and discrimination are major factors that contribute to the cycle of poverty and violence in these … Read more
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
When I watch the Class Divide documentary, I am always struck by how race plays such a huge role in our society. Racism is so entrenched in our institutions and ways of thinking that it can be hard to imagine things being any other way. Discrimination, whether intentional or not, is a reality for people … 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
There is no single answer to this question as there are many factors that contributed to the enslavement of African Americans. However, racism played a significant role in both the origins and the perpetuation of slavery. The first slaves in North America were brought over from Africa in the early 1600s. At that time, Europeans … Read more
Beginning in the mid-19th century, women began to campaign for the right to vote. This struggle was long and difficult, and racism played a major role in it. White women who campaigned for suffrage were often reluctant to include women of color in their movements, and black women had to fight not only for the … Read more
Racism in football is more than just the racist gestures that we see on the pitches of football stadiums around the UK and Europe, it can be more subtle than this. Racism in football also includes: – The use of racist language towards players and managers on and off the pitch. – The lack … Read more
Black people were segregated from white people by law and custom. Black schools, drinking fountains, restaurants, hotels, buses and restrooms were for “colored” people only. Black people had to get off the sidewalk when a white person wanted to walk on it. Black people could not try on clothes in stores; they had to buy … Read more
Tomahawk racism out of sports teams! A fight over whether some names of sports Native Americans have been fighting for a while to change the racist Washington Redskins mascot. Native American groups are asking that Native Americans be recognized in all aspects of America’s system. Some Native American names already changed, but many still remain … Read more
There are many social issues that our society faces on a daily basis. Many people do not truly notice or understand these issues, because they are not directly affected by the issue. Just because you aren’t directly affected by an issue does not mean that you should make an attempt to understand the issue from … 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
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
I’m Mike the slowest kid in algebra decided why do my homework it’s not worth it. In the small, cramped, dark, and overheated class room the fire breathing dragon, Mrs. Jurassic who became our teacher after Mrs. Franigan was burned to a crisp. Mrs. Jurassic came to me and gave me a look that seemed … 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
Some factors that lead the “bad” Wes Moore into the drug trade can be social immobility, national explanation of poverty, his has an older brother that is doing the same and statistics. Wes experiences social immobility throughout generations of his family. It is extremely hard for him and his mother to get out of poverty … Read more
1. The court case that will be written about is Regents of the University of California v. Bakke 1978. 2. Before this case took place, there had recently been many cases and laws that had been implemented regarding racial segregation and discrimination. In 1964, The Civil Rights Act passed which forbids racial discrimination in any … Read more
Society telling those who feel positively about the confederate flag that they do not have the right to display it, because it “is a symbol of racism and slavery”, is an issue throughout America that causes unwanted and unnecessary problems. This issue requires education on the topic, and the people of America to have an … Read more
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American airmen in the military, and fought during World War Two. The men would experience nine months of training in order to graduate and earn either commissions or Army Air Corps silver pilot wings. The squadrons were always very successful in the missions during the war, after a … Read more
The Confederate Flag was the main flag for the Confederates during the civil war, and has remained a part of the southern culture to this day. The Confederates in the Civil War stood for the right to own people and force them to work. The Confederate Flag in the 1860’s was more a symbol of … 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
I never had a problem with the color of my skin until I entered elementary school. Thankfully, I’ve never encountered any severe forms of racism, but I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I was coming up short. That maybe I wasn’t as talented as the other kids at school. In hindsight, I definitely had … Read more