Persuasive Essay On Racism

Black students account nationally for 34% of all suspensions (Mazama). Black students in America are faced with a struggle as they begin to go into school systems. Some students will go into an urban school system and will be surrounded by many minorities and others will attend rural school areas in the south. African American students who live in the south experience a great amount of racism from their peers, their peers parents, teachers, and other school officials. The issue occurs when students of a majority race don't know how to communicate or peacefully get along with students of a minority race. This can be an act of calling a student out of their name or acting violently towards them. Students should not have to worry about whether they are safe at school all because of something they can’t help. Racism needs to be taken out of schools all across the the world. They way we do this is to educate students about black history and how their actions may trigger a student of color.

It was during the first week of INT that I started to feel more in depth with the racism and its different terms. We talked in detail on intent, reverse racism, and white supremacy after watching few videos for each matter. It turned out that there are deeper meaning and context to these terms than the mere definition.

Racism has existed throughout human history. Racism can be defined as the hatred of one person by another person or the belief that another person is less than human because of skin color, language, customs, and place of birth or any other factor that supposedly reveals the basic nature of the person. It has influenced wars slavery, the formation of nation, and legal codes

Most people seem to think that racism in schools died years ago. This thought could not be more wrong. Racism can be seen in schools now more than it ever has been and it needs to be stopped because it affects the way students learn and their success. The world is full of stories and incidents that have occurred involving discrimination and the effects they have on students.

Some of the most controversial topics in the world right now are race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. Lots of times, people do not fully understand the actual concept and thus they make inferences that are wrong because they are uneducated about the topic. Through this class, I have become more educated about each of these topics so I can better understand the arguments in the news or in casual conversation, and that is the key to being a valued member of society.

The population of the United States of America has been one of mixed race since its very beginning. Boatload upon boatload of enslaved Africans provided a labor force which would fuel the American South’s economy for many years, until national abolition and the subsequent civil rights movement created a primarily biracial population of blacks and whites. The US has come a long way since those days, and today every child born into the US is taught from an early age the evils of racism and the shameful actions committed by slave-owning US citizens in the past. From textbooks to televisions, the modern USA seemingly works tirelessly to teach its population that discrimination by race is wrong and that all races are equal. This has led to a great national complacence among whites, and a widespread belief that the US has mostly eradicated racial prejudices. But it is not so, and despite a population almost entirely composed of people who would not consider themselves racists, racism still pervades in the US. In many cases modern racism occurs at the hands of whites who almost absolutely are completely unaware of their discriminatory actions. In the films “Frozen River” and “The Visitor” racism was touched on repeatedly and played an evident part in the messages they were trying to portray.

Although it is the 21st century and we are aware of what racism is but when it is the topic of the discussion, it always seems to be ignored. Americans ignore the little issues that can be solved which can enhance our happiness but since they’re ignored or we are unaware of these issues, it won’t help. While​ ​everyone​ ​gets​ ​to​ ​pursue​ ​happiness,​ ​many​ ​people​ ​never​ ​achieve​ ​it,​ ​partly​ ​because​ ​the standards​ ​of​ ​our​ ​society’s​ ​expectations​ ​are​ ​too​ ​high​ ​and​ ​unrealistic.

Racism stops the word “community” in its tracks. It is a weak and cowardly mindset, with obvious and atrocious effects. It prevents the incorporation of other cultures that could positively benefit native cultures. Racism incites hatred and fear, and breeds violence. The word racism means prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior. It’s the type of controversy that, when mentioned, generates bated breath and a tense feeling. Racism is, at its best, disgusting. With that in mind, however, the question remains, why would anyone ever harbor such feelings? The causes of racism can be unclear, but it is widely accepted that discrimination of those of different races stem from the fear of loss and displacement, ignorance, and a desire to feel superior.

Did you know racism has been around for hundreds of years ago and still exists today. Some of the main reasons for it is because people have thought of them self superior to others. Some of the questions people ask are How come there so much racism when were all descendants of Adam and Eve. It’s not something that can just be taken from us there's been lots of people who've helped.

It is based off of one's physical features and in most cases, skin. For centuries the issue of racial discrimination racism affected millions of people worldwide. From the Europeans’ arrival on North America’s shores, came racism and discrimination against Native Americans. Then came slavery. Africans were dragged to America, kidnapped from their families and their home land. The african people were stripped of their identities, and were expected to work long hours in brutal conditions. Then came the Civil War. An estimated 620,000 men, lost their lives in this fight for freedom and rights. Some Africans in America were set free, but still then, the people's mind set and prideful laws were stopping them from voting and owning property. And even up to this day, the virus of racism and prejudice exists in the minds and hearts of millions around the globe. Even if it isn’t as obvious as it was before, racism and prejudice can be found in everyday life even today. In the eyes that glare, or the hands that pull their children away. It is heard in the speech from whites and blacks alike; calling each other disrespectful names and terms. And it can be found in the minds and attitudes of the middle class white folks who clench their fist at the thought of sharing their living space with non whites. How much different is this from the beginning of the United states, with the slave trade, the plantations and the Civil War? Racism doesn't

Racism can be described as the mind-set or practice of recognizing influence/superiority of one group over another. It is either based on race, color, ethnicity or cultural heritage. Regrettably, racism has now become a global tradition and is not only limited to a particular region or society ("Racism", 2012). Similarly, racism and discrimination have continued to be among the biggest issues of the American society.

Tennessee who was not allowed to go to her friend’s birthday party because her friend was black. The young girl had a written note from her father saying she would not be allowed to attend the sleepover as her friend was black, he included that his intent was not to come across as a “racist”, and thank God he made his intention clear, Lord only knows what people may have thought else wise. A student was asked about this story and responded with “some people like to live in the past, you would think the problem of racism should be solved as now there are individuals of different races, cultures and religions working alongside each other in schools, workplaces and more.” As well as stating that the parents of the child should not have mentioned the reason of their child not being able to attend being because of her race, instead they should have given a more generic reasoning. Parents should not be the ones to make the decision of the child’s beliefs and opinions. Many times people will ignore this issue rather than speaking out about it, because of the fear of offending someone which isn’t helping the issue at all, its actually making it a lot worse. It is important for children to understand that we live in a very diverse world, and contrary to some judgements, everyone is equal.

“I have a dream, a single dream, continue to dream. To dream of freedom, to dream of justice, to dream of equality and hopefully no longer need to dream them.” (King,1963).

In 2016, former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, kneeled for the first 3 games of the season while the national anthem played. He did this alone, and his response was, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color,” Kaepernick said. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder” (Gaines, 2017). It seems to have rolled over into this season and many other players from several teams have decided to follow in Kaepernick’s, who was not hired by any team this year, footsteps. This has created much controversy as to whether this should be allowed because it’s believed to be a sign of disrespect. However, they are not protesting the anthem, the flag, or those who have fought and died in honor of it, they are instead protesting, as Kaepernick said once before, police brutality against African Americans, and the lack of legal accountability for the officers who are responsible for said violence. They are protesting, more broadly, the systematic ways of racism in America, and how these injustices are expanded from a personal evil into a societal one. While there is no country greater, we are not perfect, and we have much work to do, it is also no secret that inequalities still exist in 2017, something must be done, even if this something begins with our favorite football player.

Racism is the act of treating someone unfairly because of the belief that their race is inferior to your own. For centuries, racial discrimination has been an issue in society, and today continues to be an ongoing problem. Everywhere you look, everywhere you go, every person looks different. Most people focus on the differences between people, rather than the similarities, and that’s why it has become such a problem. Racism is reality.