Racism
and Ethnicity in the United
States
The
United States United
States
Feagin, J. R. America New York
In
the book , the author argues that during America America
American
human rights networks admit the prevalent discrimination penetrating all life
aspects to all colored communities. There is a self-admission amongst the
majority of Americans that they harbor discriminatory viewpoints against their
neighbors of color. This is despite the
advances against racism.
He
further observes that the United
States
From
the book, some schools of sociology pitch an argument regarding racial issues
to a generalized framework of specific cultural and ethnic groups. They believe
that the ethnic groups join an already established society and find it hard to
adapt initially. As the time goes by, they assimilate and gain an equal status
enabling them to form a complex society. In the United
States , for instance, a number of migrant groups from
Asia and Europe have been able to assimilate
quickly to American society. This prompts warm racial relations, which is not
characteristic to African-American groups given their history as slaves.
The
racial relations concept should encourage neutrality among different racial
groups forming a society. However, in the United States
Another
social theory of racism revolves around
domination. In any given country, minorities are hardly represented in
political positions. History confirms that America
Rabow. J., Veniers. P., Dhillon. M. (2013). Ending
Racism in America Dubuque Kendal Hunt
According
to Rabow et al., (2013) racism can be ended. It takes social responsibility to
strip down racist ideas in the society. For instance, at the national level,
political figures should lead the way towards a racist free America
Latest
studies indicate that colored people are underrepresented in the workplace.
While most of them are minorities, there is inequality in proportionality
between white workforce and the minority groups. Critics claim that the sharp
contrast is as a result of minorities' low level of education and poor academic
performance. While there is a sense of truth in this claim, the core cause of
the disparity is the environment. The
black community neighborhoods lack quality amenities such as well-equipped
learning institutions and adequate security. As such, most students drop out
early and lead criminal lifestyles. The state and the community should activate
affirmative action programs that eliminate racist exclusions.
According
to the journal, there is a shift in the nature of American politics today. The
people are becoming aware of electing leaders that will unify the country.
However, more should be done to eliminate the color barrier crippling
representation of the needs of minorities. A quick check on the congress
reveals a different picture. Similarly, the whites dominate top-level managerial
positions in the corporate world. Such
inequality can inspire hatred and disillusion in the society which can result
in political tensions in the country. A
solution is achievable through an election of leaders that share concerns of
all subjects regardless of their ethnic or racial background.
At
the community level, people should warm up on their neighbors to create a
social bond. Friendly greetings release tension that might be building up
within the multicultural community. Protests for racist activities and
participation in anti-racist community events strengthen ties among the
community members. Thus, the government should provide funding for such
activities to encourage strong cooperation among its citizens. It should also encourage the formation of activist
groups through the easing of licensing procedures.
There
is an extended list of suggestions on how to alleviate racial discrimination in
modern America
Furthermore,
activists suggest that students from white community and the institutional
faculty members should restructure and modernize the white-awareness programs
towards a less extremist identity usually vulnerable to black culture. This will help in neutralizing the dominance
of a given race in a particular institution.
There are also suggestions for increase in faculty members of large
institutions to fragment white dominance.
From
the discussion, it is clear that racism is still forms part of American history
and the present times. Unless a concerted effort is made by the government and
relevant authorities to dismantle the threat, the country’s future is bleak. It
is notable that the government often reacts to the symptoms of the problem
rather than sourcing for the cause. As long as this forms part of the
government policy, it is likely that a lasting solution will never be found. On
the other hand, the people have a role to play in the community to solve the
issue. This demands responsibility, action and show of willingness to forge a
societal union.
References
Feagin, J. R. America New York
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