A Raisin In The Sun Racism Essay

Tahisha Jocelyn

LIT 2603

4 April 2018 A Raisin in the Sun Racism is a type of prejudice, discrimination, or hatred that is directed towards someone of a different race based on the simple opinion that one's own race is superior to another. Many people find that racism can be or is very simple, or just black and white. However, it is not that simple. A major picture that is depicted in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun is how racism impacted the daily life for a family that was uniquely multi generational. It not only graces upon the relations between black and white people, but also amongst blacks themselves due to racism. During the 1950s the country began its cross over into

It’s the 1950s on the South Side of Chicago, life for black people in the United States was filled with poverty and deficit. Blacks were no longer being seperated, but they were on the receiving end of discriminatory acts. The Younger family, who happens to be black, faced a lot of racial problems throughout the play. The entire family had been subjected to and forced to deal with these racial problems, each in their own way. The family as a whole wanted their big dreams to thrive and become a reality. Chasing their dreams revolved more around the family wanting to improve their poor little lives. Walter and his wife, Ruth, abide in a two bedroom apartment with their son Travis; Walter’s mother,whom everyone calls Mama; and Walters sister Beneatha. Aside from not only living in such a close environment, the family must also share a bathroom with the other families that live on their floor. Walter , who is the main character, is forced to deal with most of the problems himself. Ruth and Travis, don't really have a say in the matters he sets his mind to. Beneatha often tries to promote her ideas but is regularly overlooked. Mama is very concerned for her family and the path they will all go down in life. The Youngers are eager for a change to impact their lifestyles (Hansberry). When Walter’s father dies, his $10,000 life insurance check allows them to have a possibility for that