Discrimination In America

The American Dream is the idea that in the United States it is possible for anyone to

The American Dream is that the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.

The term “American Dream” is defined as an idea which believes that all people have the possibility of prosperity and success. The idea first came from James Adams, a noted American writer and historian. He claimed, “Life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability and achievement.” Therefore, the core concepts of the American Dream were closely linked to hard work and opportunity.

The American Dream is the belief where any American can be successful when completing hard work. Do you believe that the American Dream is achievable? Is it guaranteed for both natural-born Americans and immigrants? The American Dream is a definite reality because the United States is a country that allows various opportunities for individuals to work for what they want and access prosperity while doing so.

“Walmart to ban woman who told customer to 'go back to Mexico,' called another the N-word”(O’Sullivan 1). This is unfortunately the headline of a recent hateful event that happened in Arkansas, United States.

The first three words to the Constitution of the United States of America are perhaps some of the most famous, “we the people.” These three words connect every single American citizen, no matter race, gender, origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, or social status. The country that connects us is not perfect however, and my vision for America involves changes that step towards safety, financial stability, and equality.

The example of the ban on same sex marriage in America is a prime and relevant event reflecting institutional discrimination in modern day. “Institutional discrimination permeates American systems so deeply that we may not recognize it” (Day & Scheile, 2012). Institutional discrimination enforces what is socially accepted or the social norm and same sex marriage, up until this point, had not been either. With the Supreme Court ruling in June 2015 to lift the ban on same sex marriage, the value system of many Americans are beginning to be tested. “Normatively, marriage is a social, sexual and economic relationship in which a man and a women are legally joined to found and maintain a family” (Day & Scheile, 2012). As we, being society, move

Many people would say, “So it is possible, members of the LGBT community can successfully adopt children in South Dakota.” But that is not my point here. The fact that this community is being discriminated against in the first place is disgusting. Someone so cruel and so unaccepting of other people just because they are different than them, to so much of an extent where they are going to keep a child from finding a home, is someone that needs to be stopped. Someone who promotes this kind of behavior should not be able to be in office. They are the main reason we can not get America to see each other as equals. Starting to accept people for who they are is the first step in making America a better place to live for everyone.

This week’s readings examine how society’s misconceived notions concerning an individual's cognitive ability factors around age, physical and cognitive status. Each article explores three important perspectives in regards to social discrimination towards: ageism, physical disabilities, and a cognitive disabilities.

Nowadays, we can still feel the existence of racial discrimination. As we all know, Michael Jackson might be the world’s most famous singer who was born in an African-American family with inborn skin black. Nobody knows why he changed his skin color from black to white. America is a diversity country, which was built in African-American, Latinos, Asian-American and other minority groups have been discriminated in many fields, however, these different race always troubled by the racial discrimination. For example, why black people can not get the better education, is that just because of the problem of poverty? The racial discrimination is still happening, it is hard to overcome the problem, but we can put an end to this situation, to decrease the number of the times it happens.

Discrimination, what is it really all about? Does it still exist in America? The answer is absolutely, and unfortunately, it will always exist. I feel that this is a term that needs definition because it will always be controversial in American culture. Discrimination is defined as different treatment of others based solely on their membership in a socially distinct group or category, such as race, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, or disability. Discrimination can be viewed as favorable or unfavorable, depending on whether a person receives favors or opportunities or is denied them. For example, a senior citizens discount shows favorable discrimination toward

American society has long been hailed as the melting pot of the world; a diverse amalgam of culture and ideology that welcomes all the world’s people. But the Land of Opportunity’s quintessential ideology does not always mirror the actions of its citizens. Discrimination based on skin or culture has always been the dark byproduct of America’s great diversity. Merriam Webster defines racism as “a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities,” (Merriam Webster) and as society sinks into such a mindset, it breeds arrogance and suppresses the wellspring of unique thought inherent to America. Discrimination is an omnipresent force, manifesting in blatant forms -- slavery or the KKK-- to subtle, even unintentional prejudices

Women in the workplace get discriminated against due to their gender. There is a sense of them being "weak" and to nice to lead a group by their male coworkers. Women should be in business to create a more diverse work environment and to bring a feminine touch to business. Discrimination in the workplace occurs often but should not discourage women to go into business. Women bring a certain emotional aspect to the work environment that cannot be brought by men.

Society is an aspect of this world that will forever be evolving and adapting to how people act. Throughout time, there have been good things and bad things that have occurred. In the blink of an eye, tragedy can strike or luck can come. I believe that society has currently been heading towards the negative end of the spectrum. Government, war, and law enforcement are all parts of society that have had their ups and downs. All of them can be compared and contrasted to accurately display the direction that society is heading.

The United States of America, although it preaches ideas of freedom and equality, was built on systems of oppression, and more specifically, racism and sexism. Since its founding, there have always been groups of people that have been marginalized by the laws and rules that govern American society. White men particularly have controlled and oppressed those outside of their demographic for many years through their creation of these laws. While the United States Constitution asserts civil rights that protect Americans from unfair treatment, not all American residents have been afforded these same protections. Although some people believe that after the abolishment of slavery, all Americans were treated fairly, this is not the case. The unjust systems of governing, the oppression of African Americans, and the mistreatment of women that have lived on for centuries in America have all proven otherwise.