Racism In High School

Systematic racism within education Institutions, such as the lack of adequate funding as well as subtle discrimination, continues to be the root of the problem that plagues this nation. Even though segregation was abolished in 1964, the lingering effects that remain are significant and cannot be passively mended. Although it is tempting to think that this prejudice is caused by a select few and not the many, it is clear that this problem holds more depth. Recent studies conducted by the National Education Studies (NEA) have proven that even in school’s African American students are often times targeted and punished at a significantly higher rate when compared to their white peers. The study states “Black students make up almost 40 percent of all school expulsions [in the] nation, and more than two thirds of students referred to police from schools are either black or Hispanic” (Blacks: Education Issues). This study conducted by the Department of Education, cabinet-level department of the United States

predominantly white schools. As a black woman, there are times when I think about race and times

Colleges are vastly known to have people who bring in their ideas and cultures to campuses. However, there are sometimes when people from two different cultures conflict with each other and it causes problems for not only a college campus but for a society as well. Take the racial conflict between African American and Caucasian Americans, their feud has been going on in America for the past two decades. In 1992, Rodney King was beaten by L.A. police which started the “L.A. Riots” (Biography.com, 2015). During 2012, Trayvon Martin was killed by neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman (Biography.com, 2016). In August 2014, unarmed teenager, Michael Brown, was shot and killed by police officer Darren Wilson (Buchanan, 2014). These events have two significant things in common. The three victims were killed by white individuals and they were killed on the basis of discrimination and mainly direct racism.

In Southern California, whites are no longer the majority in public schools. Throughout my years in school, from kindergarten to high school, Hispanics and Asians were the majority. There were no whites in the schools I attended. There were few white teachers in my schools who practiced racial mimicry.

The documentary “A Class Divided” is very eye opening into the world of racism and discrimination. The textbook Racial and Ethnic Groups defines racism as “a doctrine that one race is superior” and discrimination as “the denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups because of prejudice or for other arbitrary reasons” (Schaefer, pp. 14,41). The film’s set the tone for only being able to comprehend these concepts by truly “walking in their moccasins” as Ms. Elliot states. She was just an ordinary teacher that felt a mere discussion on these subjects just wasn’t enough

The article that I was assigned focused on racism that take place on college campuses. The article starts by speaking specifically of the University of Missouri. Concerned Student 1950, which is a student led activist group, worked to demand changes in the “systematic racism” that they witness on campus. As their protest gained more media attention, it led to the university’s president resigning; and they have started a nationwide movement.

It’s 6 AM on a Monday morning. She drags herself out of bed, grabs her jeans and band T-shirt along with her Vans. Gets dressed, goes to brush her teeth, and to do her makeup. She walks back to her bedroom. By 6:45 AM, she’s ready to go to school. Dealing with frustration, failure, resentment, irritation, dissatisfaction and annoyance of the other students. The name calling, racial slurs that the hateful students yell across the classroom, whisper to their friends, laughing and pointing. Brushing it off, she continues with her classes throughout the day. The final class of the day, no one has said a thing since the warning bell. Perhaps they all got tired of their everyday routine, with the racial slurs, name calling? There it is, the first

I grew up in a diverse community where not a lot of people were making smart choices and with people who had different appearances than others I went to school with. My family being the only Caucasian people in the neighborhood made us come off as if we were different type of white people.

Activist Jeff Chang emphasizes “Students can only build power insofar as they band together- and then they can still be ignored (as they have been for years). Administrative neglect of racism defines power”. The quote explains how that when students are at war, there is no reliable source of help to assist them to conquer. Throughout America racism is still a heavy issue that is becoming a part of the average college experience across the United States. In recent events, similar to ones that happened in the Civil Rights Era, students of color fear their lives and are concerned for their safety, while trying to do what they are able, to make their campuses “equality friendly”. Situations where there were public displays of racism and

Prior to my class readings I used to believe that racist people have been bought up to be racist or are just ignorant. My opinion have definitely change because I have a deeper understanding that yes sometimes people are unintentionally being racist or stereotypical because they just do not know. Not saying that all people are oblivious that they are saying racist comments or stereotyping people. While reading Blaine, "Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?" , I questioned, as I read, why did she stick around with these kids who clearly has no cultural experience with anyone beside of their own culture because they will never understand what she is talking about about. But as I read on she begin to explain how the impacts of racism begin early when the children are exposed to Disney Movies. I instantly thought of Pocahontas. Pocahontas was a cartoon that gave an animate portrayal of the Europeans colonizing the Native Americans. At an early age with

In the early 70’s as a kid, I’ve seen my parents and older siblings deal with racism. Being 7 years old at that time I really did not know much about racism. I use to hear my parents talk about Dr. King they also, taught about him in school about who he was and his quest for equality.

I’m not going to argue that teaching every single student in a public or private school system is necessary. I believe it helps when trying to solve the problem the US has been having with racism, but there are some cases where it’s just not going to help. So instead I’m going to argue that we teach every student in or above grade five with parent consent. This is because teaching a five-year-old or a student around that age isn’t going to do anything but cause more harm. This is because a five-year-old more than likely has never has a single thought go through there head about different skin colors. If you start introducing racism and the issues involving racism to a five-year-old that’s when things like a little kid saying they don’t want

After living in a place like Bend Oregon for 18 years I haven’t ever noticed a difference between blacks and whites. Bend has been said to be “one of the whitest places to live”, yet I never viewed a city by its race. Being racist to me meant that it was the whites who had a problem with the blacks and whites didn’t want anything to do with blacks. I hadn’t actually seen racism in action from anyone here. Now, after watching the film Crash and reading the essays “Blinded by the White: Crime, Race and Denial at Columbine High” written by Tim Wise and “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” written by McIntosh, my understanding of race, diversity, and communications have changed.

During Spring break many students have loads of fun. I was having a streak of luck until I punched the ceiling. The ceiling is a slanted ceiling so I was able to punch it. The ceiling is probably enchanted because I started having good luck the first time I punched it until I punched the ceiling again. My dog Bella ran out of the gate so I had to chase her for twenty minutes. Bella can run pretty fast for such a small dog. I'm also unable to run for twenty minutes without slight pain. I repainted the walls a vibrant emerald green and was able to paint the wall back to white before anyone came home. Painting the wall green was an accident, I was dyeing my shoes and a hat, because I wouldn't purposely almost get myself in-trouble. My luck

Institutional Racism in the education system can be combated by teachers and administration working together. Schools must take the initiative of incorporating different cultural perspectives in the curriculum. Only addressing the basic characteristics of culture such as dance, food, and religion is not enough. Racism affects people on many levels, and it's essential to acknowledge the history and culture of a society in all aspects. Cultural characteristics influenced by the political, social, and economic climate. To have an accurate grasp of the values that shaped the culture one must break down and analyze the bias and discrimination of the society.