Research Paper On Bigotry

One of the major issues in our world is racism. Racism affects almost everyone and it is never a positive thing. Racism has been around since the beginning of time. Even if you aren’t racist in any way, we all have been taught to subconsciously have a stereotype for every race. Whether it’s how the dress, act, what they eat, or how they talk, there is some form of stereotypes for everyone. Racism knows know race or gender, sometime in everyone’s life we have experienced racism whether it be silent or loud. A time which I experienced racism I was walking with my dad to this restaurant not far from my house. The people working there were all Hispanic, as that is the majority

The essay written by Katha Pollitt, titled, “What’s wrong with gay marriage” is an intriguing one. At first, the author, explains the notion that marriage and procreation do not necessarily go hand-in- hand. And later, she carefully interprets the true meaning of marriage; by stating that there is a separation of church and state. Most importantly, the author speaks to her audience in a clear and logical manner; without adding personal biases. Although the essay may seem to have deterministic view on social behavior. Nonetheless, I believe that does not disqualify the series of argument which she makes.

Many different forms of prejudice can be seen in society today. For example, police officers use racial targeting and are more likely to pull over African Americans or Mexicans. I do not think that you have to act by hurting someone, or use racial slurs in order to be a bigot. If someone believes that a certain group is below them because of race or religion, in my opinion they are a bigot even if they do no act against that group. Prejudice is a terrible problem that is still at large in our society

According to an opinion widely held, homosexuality is said to be freer today than ever before. It is present and visible everywhere: in the street, in the newspapers, on television, at the movies. It is even supposedly completely accepted, judging by the recent legislative advances made in many countries for the recognition of same sex couples. Certainly, some work remains necessary in order to eradicate the last vestiges of discrimination. But with changing public opinion, it will only be, according to some people, a matter of time, the time needed for a movement begun many decades earlier to achieve its goals.

There are many people with different ethnicities and unique personalities in America that are drawn to the land of the free. Yet, is anyone really free from discrimination? Everyday someone is discriminated regardless of the laws set into motion that make it unconstitutional to discriminate against anyone for any reason. When people first look at someone, they judge them by appearance and the actions they make which may be superior or inferior. As a result, this topic becomes tricky because everyone is also granted the right of freedom of speech in the first amendment. So are hate groups just expressing their opinion or discriminating? There will never be a perfect answer to this issue all we can do as citizens is compromise with one another

When we think of racism we think of discrimination of a lower of less powerful group but, when you hear reverse racism what do you think of ? Reverse racism is prejudice directed at members of a historically dominant racial group. In my perspective, reverse racism is not real. Reverse racism is not real because, exclusion is not considered to be racist, and “all history is white history” so, there should be no need celebrate and rejoice their history because they have been dominant over different races for so many years and they are the ones who made other races strive to live and get through rough times. I am persuaded to conclude that reverse racism is invalid, due to my examples and statements made.

“Look back, to slavery, to suffrage to integration and one thing is clear. Fashions in bigotry come and go. The right thing lasts,” according to Anna Quindlen, an American writer. Everyone should be able to do things without having restrictions and regulations, or being mistreated. Back in the 1860s, slavery still occurred and Blacks wanted to be free individuals and not be beaten or abusive by a master. The problem with this is that during this time period Blacks were not seeing as equal as a white citizen is, and were treated as objects. Everything changed when Abraham Lincoln became President and started to make change in the government and in the country’s belief to provide Blacks their freedom and people’s respect. President Lincoln decided

Sikhs face lots of bigotry in western society. Many times Sikhs are mistaken as Muslims because they wear turbans. Sikhs have repeatedly emerged as a target of bigots intent on revenge for the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. There has always been discrimination towards Sikhs and 9/11 made it worse. There have been over 700 cases of hate crimes directed towards Sikhs in the U.S.

Racism is a feeling of superiority towards your race over other races in the world. Racism in America 50 years ago, however, has a different meaning than it does in today’s age. 50 years ago, much of the United States population was racist towards African American people, in today’s age; there are many different racial groups in America, who are racist towards many different cultures. Racism has changed through the years, but that does not make it right. Racism is clearly wrong, God made us all equal, and no matter the color of your skin, we are equals.

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 realization of the homosexuality in the modern western world as a cultural, sexual and a social category has been a result of complex power relations that surround sexuality and gender. The acceptance of homosexuality in the society has met its fair share of resistance and skepticism. The view that homosexuality can be in the same league as heterosexual has led it to be viewed as a normal behavioral and moral standard (Gallagher & Baker, 2006). Inasmuch as the skeptics may not want to accept the existence of homosexuality studies show that the habit is rampant today with many gay people coming out in the open. Of interest is the political acceptance of homosexuality with passing gay rights so that it can be recognized by law. This move has given homosexuals the ability to engage in legal entities like marriage (Gallagher & Baker, 2006).

Same sex marriage has been widely looked down upon for ages. People say, “It’s not the traditional constitutional marriage”, or “Children need a mother and a father”. It honestly doesn’t matter. If two people love each other, they should be allowed to marry. It’s just as simple as that. What other reason do you need? If two complete strangers of the same sex want to be together for the rest of their lives, we should let them.First, denying some people to marry is discriminatory. Judge Sarah Zabel of Miami-Dade Circuit Court ruled the gay marriage ban of Florida unconstitutional. She stated that it, “serves only to hurt, to discriminate, to deprive same-sex couples and their families of equal dignity, to label and treat them as 2nd class citizens, and to deem them unworthy of participation in one of the fundamental institutions of our society.” In other words, you’re looking down upon same sex couples that want to get married as if they’re lower than you; that they don’t deserve the same rights as us. Same sex couples would be able to enjoy the same benefits as heterosexual couples if they were able to be married.Furthermore, the General Accounting Office made an assessment in 2004 about the benefits that heterosexual married couples have that same sex couples could not. Some of these benefits include hospital visitation during an illness and the option of filing a joint tax return to reduce a tax burden. Imagine not being able to see your significant other in the hospital

Although, we are slowly moving in the right direction… we are nowhere near seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Opponents of same-sex marriage in the United States ground their arguments on parenting concerns, religious concerns, and concerns about a "slippery slope" leading toward other changes to the definition of marriage. In my personal opinion, how can they foresee just what the legalization of gay marriage will do? When slavery was abolished, I’m sure a lot of the country had concerns of slave rebellions on their white owners but no one knew for sure just how the world would function with the equality of white and black. Here we are facing the same situation just different aspect. Equality for homosexuals is something that needs to happen. We are all equal, all human, we all bleed, all hurt, all feel, and all love so why should certain groups

First, it can clearly be seen that same-sex marriage is primarily about equality. Everyone has equal rights and liberties to chase happiness, as long as it does not cause harm to the society, so why should their freedoms be limits? Why can’t someone be able to marry a person they truly love? Discrimination and banning homosexual couples to get married violates human rights and freedoms. Laws which against gay marriage deny the First Amendment which states that everyone has freedom of speech, expression and religion. Sexual determination is an option, so it is how some people can express themselves.

The concept of marriage is in danger of being misunderstood due to same-sex couples wanting to be married and acquire the same benefits as heterosexual marriages. The fundamental purpose of marriage is uniting a man and a woman in a worthy cause to preserve human civilization. If everyone was homosexual, then how could our species be repeatedly produced? This problem could end human existence. Besides, even those who are not homosexual have restrictions on marriage so they can not assume they are being discriminated upon. Restrictions are created to keep the balance and concept of the idea from being muddled. Their sexual orientation has nothing to do with why these rules were put into place. As a result, homosexual individuals have the right to marry along with everyone else as long as the restrictions are not crossed. All rights are equal among the people even when dealing with marriage. Just because somebody has different