Minority representation

The Benefits of Affirmative Action      Affirmative action has helped the income, promotion and labor force participation rates of both women and minorities. For example, between 1982 and 1995, the percentage of female managers and professionals in the U.S. rose from 40.5 to 48.0 percent; blacks from 5.5 to 7.5 percent, and Hispanics from 5.2 to 7.6 percent. By comparison, these groups form 51.2 percent, 12.6 percent, and 10.2 percent of the population, respectively. Progress has been steady

The US government was founded, as described in documents such as the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, upon the principles of equality and the power of the people. The documents explicitly express and imply people’s rights, which include Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness among many others (Declaration of Independence). American citizens are constantly reminded of the rights they do have – speech, religion, protection against cruel or unusual punishment, to name a few – but are

to civil war sounds unreasonable irrespective of what the actors pretend or claim to have motivated them. For instance, all most every country in Africa is multi-ethnic oriented state, and in such a cross cultural environment, it is usual for the minority to lay claim of being short changed either one way or the other. However not all the African countries have witnessed civil war. Within such context one can draw a logical conclusion that there are other variables which directly or indirectly play

Turkey’s small remaining Armenian community is subjected to prejudice and discriminatory actions by the Turkish government. The ongoing conflicts have caused obstacles for the Armenian minorities in modern day Turkey. II. Minority Policy The purpose of this minority report is to discuss the ways in which non-Muslim minorities, particularly Christian Armenians, are subjected to violations of fundamental civil rights by the Turkish government. According to the studies conducted by the Central Intelligence

related to the specific minority group. I found that identifying three areas of privilege was difficult. When in a group of mixed ethnicities with the dominant ethnicities being Hispanic or African American, I appear to be more Caucasian with a family made up of Caucasians and therefore I have more privilege than my counterparts; however, when I am in a group primarily made up of European Americans, my appearance typically sets me apart and I am treated as if I am a minority;

Batter Up My mother, who I will refer to as “The Woman,” was a Walmart employee for 13 years. “Hello, how are you?” she always asked as customers entered the door. Many stared at her as if she was a female alien. Yet, she continued to smile. Many would pat her on the head and spoke to her slowly, because they believed her wheelchair made her intellectually inapt. Yet, she continued to smile. Many yelled at her, accusing her of racial appropriation, for she does not look or act African American

The story Shortcomings focuses on declining of Miko’s and Ben relation. According to the narrative, Miko and Ben had fights and Miko moved to New York City for an internship, the pressure got even worse. As we keep on reading the narrative, we get to know that it discusses stereotypes that impact our sense of identity and our outlook. The author Adrian has done a great work explaining different ways in which ethnic stereotypes can affect an individual mentally. The argument about Ben and Miko’s

Democracy is perhaps the most elusive concept of all times. But if there has to be something more elusive, it will surely be the concept of American democracy. In 1858, Abraham Lincoln is known to have written: ¨As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master … This expresses my idea of democracy. Whoever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy.¨ The initial understanding of American democracy takes the form of an antithesis of English colonialism and slavery.

Americans worked toward equality. Through demonstrations, protests, riots, and parades citizens have made demands and voiced their concerns for equal rights. For the first time minority groups were banding together to achieve the American dream of liberty and justice for all. Whether it was equality for women, politics, minorities, or the economy the battle was usually well worth the outcome. I have chosen articles that discuss some of the struggles, voyages, and triumphs that have occurred. The people

anxious, nervous, and uncomfortable. The reason for such emotions, I believe, was that unlike previous classes, this course would have us engaged in discussions on our societal identity. To be honest, as one of the three individuals from a racial minority group in my current cohort I feared being treated as an outcast or my presence becoming invisible in the class. Indeed, I believe such emotions were brought to the forefront because of the culture