The Negative Effects Of Racism

There exists in our community a monster, a monster as old as mankind itself. This monster is known by many names; some call it racism, others discrimination but the only thing certain about this monstrosity is that it can be overcome if we all unite to fight against it. Racism is “a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race” (Merriam Webster). Racism has multiple causes ranging from living in a secluded community, to the basic instincts of mankind which likes exemplify the differences found in others not like themselves. Racism can destroy the foundations on which a community is laid upon and can intrude upon the peace and sanction of many of its members. By informing members of the community on the reasons why racism continues to persist, encouraging acceptance and providing further education on how to relieve racial tensions, we can resolve the issue of racism once and for all.

Chapter one covers the history and definition of racism. It also covers different pathways of racism and how racism is manifested. Within this chapter the impact of racism of people of color is discussed and its effects, such as depression. Symptoms beyond the mental and physical aspects are also discussed such as incarceration.

Racism in our society has a long deeply rooted history. It has been in every part of our society and appears not to be getting any better. In order to fully understand racism one must look at the root cause of racism and the effects it has on an individual and a group. One must also look at the big picture of why there is the need for one group of people to think they are more superior than another and how it continues to progress. Experiencing racism is a traumatic experience and is something

Racism causes individuals to devalue themselves, and can lead to self-hatred. Numerous surveys and experiments conducted by researchers have shown the long-term effects of racism on different ethnic and racial groups. In surveys conducted by Camara P. Jones, research director of Social Determinants of Health for the CDC and a specialist on the health impact of racism, she found out that white people rarely spend time thinking about their race during the day. "But 22% of blacks surveyed said they constantly think about their race, and 50% said they think of race at least once a day – they are constantly reminded of their blackness," Jones claimed. "That has a profound effect on health" (“Racism Is Harmful To Your Mental Health”). As racism

Institutional racism has solidified its position into various aspects of American society. It has installed itself into employment practices, all levels of education, healthcare, housing, politics and the criminal justice system. Institutional racism has made some subtle changes to replace the boldness of slavery and Jim Crow. However, in educational institutions the effects of racism and discrimination are so delicate they typically go unnoticed by students of color. Individual racism usually happens on the personal level where the prejudice is expressed either consciously or unconsciously while there is some form of interpersonal encounter. When it comes to institutional racism it is similar to the individual concepts, however policies and practices are associated with with the belief of racial dominance of one group over another. It is a powerful system that use race to determine power and privilege(Reynolds et al., 2010). Even after the desegregation of school, educational institution are still separated. In Shelby County where I have lived since 1999 there are schools for minorities, and there are schools for whites. The schools for minorities in the city of Memphis have police officers walking the halls and there no books for learning. There are higher numbers of Whites students enrolled in private, charter, and magnet schools in the more affluent segments of the county. They will be exposed to the advantages of a proper education because of their race and privilege

We live in world where music and art can express feelings and even express situations such as racism and terrorism. Racism is practically the most talked about issue in songs due to happening every day. One of the most famous speech and influencers in the world was “I have a dream” by Martin Luther King Jr. King states in the speech “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character”. Whites and color people did not get along due to their skin color differences. This made hate each other but many others like Martin Luther King just wanted peace and love. Therefore the following artists Shakur, and Mathers, Bob Marley, John Lennon and The Black Eyed Peas all wrote songs to protest against racism and terrorism to unite the world.

In the early days of the 20th century, racism was mainly between black and white. Now, the face of racism has expanded to become multi-colored and multicultural. The excessive increase in diversity of the public has made racism unfold between people of many races. Just because someone is a different culture, ethnicity, or has economic power doesn’t make it okay for others to judge and make negative comments towards people of another race.

Racism appears to be a subtle shift or a small ripple in still waters. Its presence seems to distort how things really are and it creates a lasting impact on not only the victim but the perpetrator. The face of prejudice has changed over the years, but it is still just as rotten at its core. Racism seems to have gone from burning crosses to subtle jabs at a person’s value. Nevertheless, the subtlety does not ease the blow (Sue, et al., 2007). The apostle, John, adds to the devastation of our subtle hate when he says, “Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him” (1 John 3:15, English Standard Version). I have recently discovered the presence of the ripples of racism and prejudice in my own heart. Specifically, I have realized specific prejudices towards the black community. These feelings alongside the current events which have put the rights of black people front

Author and poet C. Joy Bell C. once stated, “We are all equal in the fact that we are all different. We are all the same in the fact that we will never be the same. We are united by the reality that all colors and all cultures are distinct and individual (C. Joy Bell C.).” Although this quote is the ideal perspective of race relations it is not the reality. Race and ethnic identity exert an immense amount of influence on personal perception and opinion of race relations. Race and ethnic identity influence the networks and social groups people build for themselves. Social groups consist of two or more people with common identities, regular interaction, and mutual expectation. In society “common identity” often means common race or ethnicity. Primary social groups are characterized by frequent interaction, strong emotional ties and enduring relationships (Barkan 2014). The findings of the analysis of Person A and Person B are primary social groups including white Americans, reinforce white hegemony and symbolic violence. Even in the case that a primary group is diverse, white social norms

It starts from our home where we all have been hearing about how blacks are criminal or how white cops are dangerous or how Jews kill children. I believe these upbringing has set a wrong idea in our minds which has limited us to stay in the group we are assigned to. Upbringing impacts people to become racist, or to have even slight racial views. It has also limited us to see the true identity of person instead of prejudicially judgment. In the early days if a “black” man wears a hoody, he is then a criminal or if you are a Jew in Germany you are considered as a rat just like a Middle Eastern man is denied to take a flight as he is a terrorist. The other contributing factor for the unending racism is the media. The media plays a critical role in shaping mentalities, knowledge gathering and share information with the world. However its disadvantages are as people grew to heavily rely information, which can sometime mislead perceptions. During the Holocaust, the Nazi party used the media to spoil the minds of the young generation by different means . Relating to current issues, whenever I watch a news about a shooting or other criminal acts, the reporters tend to label the criminals as “African American” or “Hispanic” even before stating the actual name of the

Racism is deeply ingrained across many social, political, and even religious institutions in America- this is indisputable. Racism is the reason that minority groups are often unfairly and disproportionally stopped by police, or followed around in stores. It is the reason that our mothers and sisters buy expensive, chemically altering creams to lighten their skin tones, and are afraid to go outside in their traditional clothing for fear of being mocked- or much worse. Speaking as a minority member, formerly estranged from her culture and religion out of fear of being perceived as “weird,” I know that what I say is not wrong.

Racism and the effects of racism can be seen anywhere. In the hallways of the high school, the streets, housing, neighborhoods, cities, and more, one thing is seen, and that 's segregation, which is ultimately caused by racism. Walking in the hallways at school, chances are that you’ll see a group of whites, a group of Hispanics, and a group of African Americans, but rarely do you see these three groups interacting with each other. Racism has been made a part of people’s everyday lives, a border posed by racism: segregation. Racism and its effects can not only be seen around us but can also be traced throughout countless readings in HWOC this year. Almost every literary work focuses on the topic or underscores at its effects, and today, you can walk into any library or bookstore and find something, whether it be a news article or chapter book, regarding racial conflict. This alone is evidence of how racism has integrated our society and continues to inform and manipulate our minds. The literature we have been exposed to this past year is a reflection of society, similar to a reflection in a mirror showing us the piece of hair sticking up in the back, literature is showing us the problem so it can be addressed.

Racism is an ongoing force that negatively impacts the lives of Americans every day. The racist mindset in America stems from the times of slavery, where blacks were thought to be inferior to whites. Throughout history, the ideology of race and racism has evolved and developed several different meanings. Today, we can still see the devastating effects of racism on people of color, as well as whites. “Racism, like other forms of oppression, is not only a personal ideology based on racial prejudice, but a system involving cultural messages and institutional policies and practices as well as beliefs and actions of individual” (Tatum, pg. 9). As a result of this system, it leaves the

Many people look at the Washington Redskins and think nothing of the name and logo, yet many people also look at it with pain and sorrow. When you have lived with, and know what the Native peoples look and act like, and their rich history, then when you hear the Kansas City Chief's mascot name, it will be a very confusing moment. However, that is not considering the Red Skin's mascot with the red skin, toothy smile, and, "the stereotype of Native Americans as a bloodthirsty savage" (Davis, 2011). The mascots may have been made in a different time, but that does not stop them from being racist, inaccurate, and outdated.

What is racism? Racism is the belief that one race is more superior than the other. When you think of racism, do you just think of whites and blacks? If you think so, you aren’t totally wrong. Racism isn’t just the conflict between blacks and whites. It effects every race. An example of racism is believing that Caucasians are superior to whites. Another example could be a Latino or Hispanic not being able to work because of their ethnicity. Racism effects our nation. It has caused various complications to our society as a whole. Many people It effects certain aspects of a person’s life that causes taxpayers to pay.