Essay On Racial Discrimination

In this essay, the author

• Explains that minority groups differ from the dominant group, which is why they have less power, fewer privileges, and are discriminated against.
• Explains that making assumptions toward different races was the number one reason that was agreed on; four out of five people interviewed had it on their list.
• Opines that the majority of respondents agreed on the issue of ignorance — people judge others' cultures without understanding them first. better-informed people are more open to other people's or other race’s point of views.

• Explains that minority groups differ from the dominant group, which is why they have less power, fewer privileges, and are discriminated against.
• Explains that making assumptions toward different races was the number one reason that was agreed on; four out of five people interviewed had it on their list.
• Opines that the majority of respondents agreed on the issue of ignorance — people judge others' cultures without understanding them first. better-informed people are more open to other people's or other race’s point of views.
• Opines that legal and illegal immigration is a top issue on race relations. the textbook our social world says that the united states is targeted for job opportunities, while the structural functionalist theory states that minority groups are useful for cheap labor.
• Explains that the united states only borders two countries, which can generate a lack of information on different cultures. people in america are afraid of diversity.
• Explains that racism is passed down from multiple generations. parents do not allow their kids to have their own opinions by acting on their beliefs and teaching them to act the same way.
• Explains that media plays a huge role regarding race relations because there are always racist comments on social media, television, etc. discrimination through media is even discussed in the textbook.
• Explains that some bosses/ceo’s refuse to hire a certain race, which is discrimination, according to sage journal articles.
• Concludes that the united states is one of the most diverse countries, yet still continues to obtain racial problems such as prejudice, discrimination, stereotyping, and racism.