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The autobiography of Malcolm X is a book that will enlighten the reader into some of the hardships and discrimination the Afro-American has had to endure in America. Many people consider Malcolm X to be a radical leader, encouraging violence as a tool to fight discrimination. What this book does, for me and for many others, is open the world that Malcolm was faced and clarifies many of the controversial actions of Malcolm, such as preaching hate towards whites. The autobiography of Malcolm X is a book that helps the reader to understand some of the discrimination that Afro-Americans are faced with, all-the-while, explaining and giving reasoning to the deliberations that Malcolm X dealt and the impact that he has left on millions of people

This guaranteed that all races had an equal opportunity in America, and did not strip people away from jobs cause of their color. The book was structured thematically, based off of three major topics: the concept of racial formation, critique on racial theories in America, and how post war politics and racial history affect racial formation. Omni tries to break down every issue of racism in each chapter, giving the reader a better understanding of different factors that cause racial formation. Touching on different topics that could possibly cause this issue, but at the same time questioning theories that are previously made to help figure out why racism is such a huge issue in America. But it was also structured in a chronological order based off of the different racial dynamics over decades.

Ideas about race and racism assume particular condition i.e. they take into account the political and socio economic climate and historical era. When referring to race as a concept, it is also important to consider broader aspects such as race relations, racial difference and of course, racism. After all, ideas which have emerged on race c... ... middle of paper ... ...the black population in England and how it would threaten the purity of English blood. But by 1760s, intellectual arguments were formulated against black slavery and in the nineteenth century Britain became proud of its role in supporting black freedom, forgetting the role they had played in black oppression and exploitation.

In Michelle Alexander’s article The New Jim Crow, she addresses the importance of educating people on the harsh reality of racial caste in America. As a civil rights lawyer and with previous work experience at the ACLU in northern California, Alexander knows the importance of getting relevant information to the public in order to inform them of important information. In The New Jim Crow Alexander uses a specific wring style through rhetorical devices to convey her message that the US justice system is turning into the modern day laws of Jim Crow, outlawing African Americans and taking away their basic natural rights while creating a new racial caste system and the possibility of the system to change. Throughout the article Alexander utilizes

This paper will discuss the Black struggle for civil rights in America by examining the civil rights movement's history and reflecting on Blacks' status in contemporary society, will draw upon various related sources to substantiate its argument. The history of Black social change following the Emancipation Proclamation will be provided to show the evolution of the civil rights struggle. Obstacles that impede the movement's chance of success, such as ignorance in both Whites and Blacks, and covert governmental racism will be discussed. The effectiveness of several elements that compose the movement will reveal their progress, and how this has aided the movement as a whole. The paper will conclude that the struggle for equality has produced significant results, but has not achieved its ultimate goal, which is equality between race.

Abolitionists sought the Amistad case as an opportunity to prove to not only the United States government but to all Americans as well that African Americans have been treated unjust by using Amistad’s as an example. Abolitionists played a huge role in the Amistad case by providing the Amistad’s with appropriate counsel and also teaching them English and how to survive and cope in America such as “experiencing their first harsh weather, exposed to new diseases, and the length of their separation from their homeland growing with no end in sight” (Amistad case 4). Abolitionists even provided ways to create funds so that they could get Amistad’s back home where they belonged; they really began to care for them. On the other hand other Americans, mostly the slaveholding south, thought differently as they were still hoping that slavery would

It was titled “Fighting Words: Black Woman and The Search for Justice”. In this book she visited old ideas and concepts presented in her 1986 article “Learning from the Outsider Within”, and would expand on those concepts and further flourish those ideas and theories. In 2004 Patricia Hill Collins would pen yet another award winning book titled “Black Sexual Politics”. In this book she does once again to focus on intersectionality however, she chose to make the main focus of the book heterosexism and racism and explained how they intersect in the black community. “She contends in this book that society will not be able to move beyond inequality and oppression until we stop oppressing each other on the basis of race, sexuality, and class,” (Cole).

There is a marked dichotomy between attitudes and behaviors exhibited within ... ... middle of paper ... ...So the question still remains, has American society really come that far in race relations and where do we go from here? Martin Espada answers the question by illustrating the intense level of racism experienced by a minority living in modern society. The civil rights movement did make positive changes for the African-American community on various different political and social levels. However, racism needs to be broken down to its smallest components, which are the individuals who support and teach racist attitudes.

Two hundred years ago in America, being born of a certain race or gender predetermined one’s opportunities in life. African Americans were subjected to slavery and discrimination and women had very little liberty. In the present, the United States is much closer to equality, yet gender and race still play a role in life’s opportunities given the high frequency of affirmative action programs; they attempt to increase the representation of minorities on college campuses and in the office, regardless of virtue. Programs of affirmative action arouse controversy because some groups view affirmative action as a catalyst for reverse discrimination whilst other groups support affirmative action as a way to diversify society and compensate for past exclusions. Affirmative action describes the “positive steps taken to increase the representation of women and minorities in areas of employment, education, and business from which they have been historically excluded” (Fullinwinder).

He then breaks down the details of the injustice brought about by the Jim Crow laws, and outlines the transformation in American society from discrimination to Civil Rights. Woodward’s argument is very persuasive because he uses specific evidence to support his opinions and to connect his ideas. Considering the time period in which the book and its editions were written, it should be praised for its insight into and analysis of the most important social issue in American history. From the beginning of the book, Woodward argues that prior to Jim Crow, segregation in the Southern states was not as strong as many assume. To support this claim he cites Slavery in the Cities, where author Richard C. Wade provides evidence for segregation while at the same time states that, “‘In every city in Dixie…blacks and whites lived side by side, sharing the same premises if not equal facilities and living constantly in each other’s presence.’”[1] In the rural areas during slavery, African Americans and whites also had a large amount of social interaction, because, as Woodward explains, “control was best maintained by a large degree of physical contact and association.”[2] ... ... middle of paper ... ...better in the 1950’s.