Racism In America Chapter 1 Summary

Racism goes a long way down the American history. It came as a result of slavery which began in 1619 when African slaves were brought to Jamestown, Virginia, which was an American colony in the North, to help in producing crops such as tobacco. Slavery was then a common practice in all American colonies through the 17th and 18th centuries, where African slaves helped in building the economic foundations of the now American nation. Slavery was then spread to the South in 1793, with the new invention of the cotton gin. About halfway through the 19th century, there was immense westward expansion in America, together with the spreading abolition movement in the North,

In the book Racist America: Roots, Current Realities, and Future Reparations by Joe Feagin dedicated a chapter to systemic racism for Americans of color. Feagin gives a brief overview on what is foundational and systemic racism. Also a brief history in America for Americans that identify as African American, Native American, Asian American, and Latino American. Topics such as racial framing, discrimination, white supremacy, immigration, and resistance to oppression were discussed throughout the chapter pertaining to the views of each race. Feagin then concludes about how the U.S. seems to be striving for “colorblind” approach towards racism. In the MTV article called “Why Do Millennials Not Understand Racism?” by Jamelle Bouie, it is also

Today, minorities face a problem many have suffered for hundreds of years. That problem is racism. It’s in the news, social media, and all around our world. Racism is the belief in the superiority of one race over another. We always hear that our world is changing every day, but is it?

Racism, will it ever end? The answer is probably not. The United States of America was set up on the basis of race. Even many years ago European settlers looked down upon the Native Americans as inferior. Years later in today’s modern society, racism still exists, although we may not fully realize it. Many people are not aware of how much racism still exists in our schools workforces, and anywhere else where social lives are occurring. Using our sociological imagination, we are capable of applying the role of race to any situation. However, in some situations, race does not play a covert role; it plays a crucial and obvious role. In “Film Shows Students Battle Racism for Mixed Prom”, Michelle Nichols stated, “As Barack Obama campaigned to

An anger, huge disappoint, I felt like someone had punched me in the gut when Jennifer stated that she had found a gorilla magazine in her mailbox (499). It is inhuman, to think that someone would put a magazine to leave a painful message behind. No one does not matter what race you are: Caucasian, Mexican, Asian, Arabic, African American it does not matter we all are humans, not animals. Not to mention, we live in a country that was made-up by immigrants why do we do this to other races just because we are not “white”. The white race in the United States of America is not the native race; in my opinion, if one is not Native American they do not have the right to treat others like less because they are not from here. Who are they to tell

America is internationally viewed as a land where all races, ethnicities and people have equal representation and freedom of equality. Not only, is this international recognition what makes the United States a divergent society, but it is the principles that we were established on that makes us a well-functioning society. Although, these American principles elude to a liberating, symbolic, and personal appeal, it is internally flawed by governments beyond the beltway. Corruption is the root of all political evil that it in essence is perpetuated intercontinentally. It is therefore the use of powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Over a third of the American population is made up of ethnic minorities and thus has the right to be a citizen of equal rights. Unfortunately, in the recent years, problems in accordance to race have undergone serious issues of discrimination and anti-democratic responses. Therefore, I argue that it is the concept of politically corrupt America that has mutated American democratic principles that has caused a slow return to a racially segregated community. I argue that through history, race is an ongoing antidemocratic problem, is about unproportioned representation and in recent years deserves a closer watch.

How does modern-day racism affect the minorities of America? What feeling derives from being verbally abused or insulted by another race? Members of society continue to let racism spread amongst the national community or they continue to take a stand against modern-day racism. Would members of society try to eliminate racism or let it stay? What are solutions to problems created by modern-day racism? As various individuals of society, many have suggested or attempted solutions to eliminate racism overall in general.

For this week’s assignment, I would like to share my summative reflection on this course with the class. I will reflect back on this course to recollect on specific parts that I have learned that made an impact in my practice of psychology.

Racism has been part of American History since the beginning of the Countries origin. This issue includes the mistreatment of The Native Americans that were forced out of their lands and placed on reservations to black slaves being brought here from Africa. Throughout the history of this great nation people of the U.S. have moved away from these racist beliefs, yet, it is still a relevant issue in today’s society. Today slavery is no longer an institution, and discrimination is not accepted by society. There still remains an underlying separation between people of different races in this country. Those in positions of power have not made attempts to fix the issue but to use the racial divide to their advantage. These people do not make this country better but they help take part in the downward spiral that this great country is headed in. An analysis of discrimination in the United States presents one challenge facing Americans: unifying the country or continuing to separate it through racial divide.

America faces many problems and issues. The three I have chosen to write about today are racism, North Korea seems to be getting worse as time goes on. Racism is spreading across America. Drugs are killing more and more people every day.

In a time that presents itself with such uncertainty, racism finds itself at the center of our ever-growing political fragmentation. Many try to deny its role in our society but the facts cannot let us escape the reality of the matter. It fuels an anti-government sentiment and further facilitates the division between left and right America. It has had its grip on our nation since its establishment and while it has stealthily become subtle it is still here. Racism is here whether it be loud and clear to some or silent and subtle to others. It is the hidden type of racism that is dismantling the political and social structure of this nation. It is the kind of racism that prompts older white women to clutch their belongings when I, a woman of

Racism does not exist only in the South or just the United States; it is everywhere. Racism is defined as “prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) This has been the normal in our country forever, that doesn’t mean it is ok though. Some people will tell you racism doesn’t exist today, but that is not necessarily true. Racism affects the business, politics, and social aspects of communities.

Racism Although racism in America, or lack there of, has come far from the days of slave owners it is not to say that it has been abolished by any means, and nor do I personally believe it ever will be one hundred percent. When taking a close look at our current society one can see that almost anywhere there is still the presence of racism, for instance just recently there was a peaceful protest in southern California ending in three people being stabbed and upwards of ten other being taken into custody. This brawl was between the notoriously white supremacist group “Klu Klux Klan” and a majority black counter-protest group. Even to disregard the violent end to this encounter it is obvious that people are still harboring racism in parts of our United States by the mere fact that there is still people actively participating in groups that goal include gaining back the “control” of America by the hand of white males and no others.

The article that peaked my interest when I was searching for one focused on how two individuals used painting and art to showcase racism in America. Actor, Aldis Hodge, has been using his platform and acting career to positive portrayals of African Americans. More recently, he is using art to promote social justice with the help of Harmonia Rosales, an artist. These individuals collaborate to produce pieces that evoke conversation. After reading the article one thing that stood out for me was the idea of how racial stereotypes were created and persisted. Although it wasn’t directly addressed in the article it got me thinking about the origins and why they continue. If people say that racism is bad why do we continue fueling it?

Probably, as we see in Russia, Riley, we cannot. But making disapproval known is still powerful and wears down on injustice. For those who practice such injustice, keeping it hidden is their best way to continue. And I mean that for us, as well. American racism has long been indicted throughout the world...and although those who remain insulated might not know it, the consensus of disapproval on this issue has weighed in on efforts at home to get rid of it.