Category: Discrimination

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The article “The Case for Reparations” by Coates investigates the history of racism in America to show how it has influenced and continues to affect the black population of the country. The focus on financial limitations and unfair treatment that black people have encountered through the…

The times of the struggle for the equal rights of black and white Americans are a thing of the past: mass protests against segregation have been around for more than half a century. However, more than 50 years later, the United States is far from eradicating racial problems, and this is despite the fact that…

The article by Kivel named “The Costs of Racism to White People” was chosen as the investigated source. The rationale for choosing this source is the growing interest in the problem of racial differences. Moreover, this source includes enough evidence base to be considered relevant and reliable. Henceforth, this work will consider in more detail…

It is hard to disagree that racism is one of those concepts the current American society tries to eliminate, and significant effort is being put into stopping discrimination against people of color. Nevertheless, various researchers suggest that this fight is not entirely effective as American racism is systemic (Tourse et al., 2018). According to Tourse…

Topic Selection The chosen topic is relevant for understanding that such phenomena as xenophobia, racial, sexual, and other types of discrimination still exist in modern society. This socio-social phenomenon occurs in underdeveloped countries and prosperous countries such as the United States. Unfortunately, humanity rarely learns from its mistakes, and the more often we identify the…

Social Inequality Perpetuates Racism Social inequality is one of the primary drivers of racial discrimination. At the micro-level, unequal distribution of wealth contributes to racial segregation in housing, education, employment, and medical care (Hanks, Solomon & Weller, 2018). African Americans have relatively lower income levels than non-Hispanic Whites (Assari, 2018). The high economic insecurity and…

It is important to note that racism and race-based discrimination can take a multitude of forms. Colorblind racism is a real and widespread phenomenon of being passive, dismissive, and non-acknowledging of existing race-related issues among marginalized and oppressed groups (Burke, 2018). In other words, it perpetuates racism by shutting down further necessary discussions on issues…

Issues Educational Children may face a variety of issues when attaining education, and these challenges can be related to both political and socioeconomic conditions. One of the most significant problems of recent decades has been the inclusion of children with disabilities into the educational system. Specifically, the inclusion of children with disabilities in physical education…

Table of Contents Introduction The Purpose of the Article The Concepts Discussed The Importance to Psychologists and Researchers Terms Related to Social Psychology The Research in the Article Conclusion Reference Introduction The article “Psychological perspectives on racism” deals with psychological theories and perceptions that help to explain the nature of racism and prejudices. Briefly outlining…

Table of Contents Introduction Concept of Reparations Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome Intersectionality Reparations as a Means of Healing Conclusion References Introduction The mainstream assumption is that slavery is in the past, and discrimination based on skin color is no longer an issue in the United States. Unfortunately, in reality, these problems remain and continue to cause…