...political standings of that group. Use additional resources if necessary, from the University Library or your textbooks. Provide citations for all the sources you use. The political, social and economics standings for the Hispanic America/Latino have been getting strength during the years. At the beginning the Hispanic American/Latinos came to the United States with low income and they work in whatever was available to make some money. The social aspect of the Hispanic American/Latino where that they move to a few states only and stayed there, one of those state would be New York. In the political standing the Hispanic American/Latino has none. In these days the Hispanic American/ Latino a lot of them have move to medium or high income. The social aspect has change, now you can find Hispanic American/Latinos in the fifty states of the United States. And in the political aspect in the last decade we have Hispanic in the senate and in the congress. A Hispanic American/Latino name that is in the news every week will be the Cuban Marco Rubio from the Republican Party. Part II Answer the following in 50 to 150 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. What is racism? In what ways does racism affect diversity? Racism is the belief or doctrine that inherent differences among...
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...race and racism exist as social systems that causes for those who are white to benefit, and those who appear to be of a race other than white to not benefit. The implementation of racism by Europeans, allowed for them to over time, be put in a position of dominance and benefit from the creation of whiteness that came as a result. The creation of whiteness brought with it certain privileges which can be defined as, “an institutional benefit, enjoyed by those who are empowered through structures of domination.”. These societal benefits that whites receive and people of color do not is called white privilege. White privilege in itself is a system of domination in the U.S that allows whites to have more of an advantage at...
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...helps to maintain the racial hierarchy in this country. | | | | |Racial profiling |Racial profiling is the use of race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin by law enforcement | | |agents as a factor in deciding who to investigate, arrest, or detain, except where these | | |characteristics are part of a specific suspect description. It is a degrading practice and continues | | |largely unchecked, violating the human and civil rights of those targeted | |Racism |Racism is usually defined as views, practices and actions reflecting the belief that humanity is | | |divided into distinct biological groups called races and that members of a certain race share certain| | |attributes which make that group as a whole less desirable, more desirable, inferior or superior | |Reverse discrimination |Reverse discrimination is discrimination against members of a dominant or majority group or in favor | | |of members of a minority or historically...
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...The American way Indeed, racism has been a nuisance to American society since the formation of the nation With the exception of a few reforming nations, very few countries experience the discrepancies of a multiracial society. As a result, race in America is still an obstacle and the true definition of racism becomes increasingly difficult to fathom. In most situations, the majority view racism as negative and demeaning in societies. Today, society struggles to differentiate between discrimination and prejudice, which ultimately hinders the exact meaning of racism. In reality, social inequality still exists throughout the world and more prominently in the United States. Both systematic and individualized segregation and discrimination are aspects that suffocate our nation. These two aspects prevent our nation from moving forward as a powerful, and a prestigious nation. Americans need to grasp the definition of racism and its origin fully. Essentially, racism discrimination in America sanctions privileges and rights for White Americans not given to immigrants and non-Protestants since the 17th century to the 1960s (Blau, 2002). Additionally, the dark-skinned Africans slaves are considered different from the white land owners in America. Americans regarded them as the inferior group based on their different skin color and lack of education among other significant needs. In the 20th century, formal racism was abolished and since, racism became socially and morally...
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...colorism and the prejudice and discrimination associated with it. Colorism is distinct from racism but it does overlaps at a certain stage. While racism is an inter-ethnic issue, colorism easily flourishes in a friendly intra-ethnic environment. The paper also digs into the post-colonial impact on colorism and the role of contemporary media’s representation of colored people through advertising and its amalgamation with the popular culture of countries with large colored population and capitalistic means of keeping the bias alive which amounts to roughly $18 billion industry. In the United States of America, it is evident that the practice is also a common thing among American Muslims comparable to the American African communities who rarely intermarries through racial lines. Recently, intra-ethnic employment discrimination has also caught some attention in the Arrocha v CUNY court case. According to a Newsweek report, International fashion world still prefers whiter models. The impacts of colorism normally results into discriminatory behavior and prejudices. Colorism, also forms prejudices about lighter skinned and white people, as they are seen as more intelligent and richer. Anglo-Indians faces a kind of prejudice in which the regular Indians always sees them as foreigners. Washington Post staff writer, DeNeen L. Brown has remarked that “colorism is the crazy aunt in the attic of racism”. A public competition called “Britain’s Most Beautiful Face” applied mathematical algorithm...
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...doing good. From prior experience in the Interactive Scenario’s city, in that area where education isn’t a prime, it is obvious that people will not get a great job or a legal job. Being that there’s such a small community of Hispanics in the area and that of it being a legitimate worker or a cut above the the average person in Philadelphia, it’s small. That, and being the jobs are scarced already in the area where they could pay good enough money that doesn’t just make ends meet. Part II Answer the following in 50 to 150 words each. Provide citations for all the sources you use. What is racism? In what ways does racism affect diversity? Answer: Racism is where you discriminate against other people based on racial profiling. That means that if a person of another race does not like another person by race to the point of where actions cast their belief and judgement. Racism affect diversity because the ideal of diversity stems from being unique by several means. That is including your race in the bunch as well. It create needed tension between another, especially if it's in the past and a individual who represent that race has done harm to multiple races....
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...Stephan Soliman Professor Hebert Johnson AFR-121 3-2-1 Exercise: Black Leadership In The Twenty-First Century-Donald Cunningen 3 Things I Learned: 1. According to the article “Black Leadership In The Twenty-First Century” written by Donald Cunnigen I learned that at the time of the Katrina disaster, New Orleans was a city defined by several decades of black leadership. More precisely, an original black leadership at the highest level derived from various elements of the descendants of an elite “Creole of Color” community that still is a distinct identifiable group within a southern city that has always prided itself on its diversity. Beginning with Ernest “Dutch” Morial, serving 1978-1986, the Crescent City’s black community developed into a powerful political force. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s onslaught, blacks were found in all aspects of city government, including the offices of mayor, city council (3 of 7 members), police chief, district attorney, judiciary, and other areas of city government. This leadership was complemented by national political figures such as Representative William Jefferson. The 67percent black population made such political gains a reality. (Black Leadership In The Twenty-First Century, Cunnigen, pg.25) 2. Also, what I learned that was based on this article was that the idea of black leaders, particularly “a” black leader, has been a part of the black American social discourse throughout American history. In 1903, W.E.B. DuBois...
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...Investigate the History of Slavery and Discuss the ways in which this history Impacts Contemporary Society. HUMN: 303N Week 8 Final Essay The history of slavery has majorly impacted contemporary society as well as the ways in which we live. Ever since slavery was abolished in the United States, equality has been spread amongst African Americans throughout the world. This was achieved by the African Americans themselves, with their strong effort in fighting for what they felt was right. Following their strong attempts, “A terrible price had to be paid, in a tragic, calamitous civil war, before the new democracy could be rid of that most undemocratic institution” (G. Loury, 2015). A huge part of this time period was the Civil Rights movement. This movement was led by strong leaders that helped secure equal opportunities and privileges for African Americans. Although slavery was not officially outlawed until the 13th century amendment was passed, at end of the war slaves were set free. In M. Stevens (2015), “Fasts about the Slave Trade and Slavery, The Gider Lehrman Institute of American History,” slave trade and slavery itself has been thoroughly described. Steven starts off by stating that the United States had the highest natural increase in slave population. He then goes into slave trade, and explains what a slave would go through on a normal work day. This ties into the fact of the actual cost of slaves, and how vastly it changed through the years. The...
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...to discuss the ways in which the prevailing race has contributed to society. As a result, students are left to embark on their own educational journeys, and in the process, uncover the names of the greatest Chicano leaders. Although the US has birthed countless figures that enhanced contemporary society, there were few similar to Cesar Chavez who uniquely and positively altered their oppressive...
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...Angelique Vasquez Doctor Scala WGS 4100 April 4, 2017 Log 8 As a black feminist and social activist, bell hooks addresses the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality and religion, and their ability to produce and perpetuate systems of oppression and domination. In her latest work, Writing Beyond Race: Living Theory and Practice, she attempts to strategize the ways in which scholars, activists and readers can challenge and change systems of domination. In Writing Beyond Race, bell hooks provides an insightful and compelling analysis of the discourse and media representations of race and racism, and provides suggestions for the ways in which people can bridge cultural and racial divides. Writing Beyond Race is a smart, engaging and passionate...
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...white racial group has always been viewed as one of political power, financial weath, high social standing. This is very true for so many white families in the United States. Many white families come from Old Money and have made careers in politics.We have a social class where the wealthy and the most social is at the top of the pyramid. Compared to other races, such as Black and Hispanic, our average yearly income is much higher. White/Caucasians are usually at the top of the economic scale. According to the Income Inequilaity Map, " White Median Income” it is indicating $25,000 to $30,000. The Hispanic income shows less than $15,000. African American population is displaying $20,000 to $25,000." Though this does not reflect all cities in America it has been proven that Whites do earn higher wages than minorities. It is also more likely a White candidate will be voted for over a minority candidate. There is not a clear reason why but it most likely has something to do with the fact that most of the voters are White as well. Socially Whites are higher in class and often portrayed as always living in nice homes and neighborhoods. Overall, though it is not true, Whites are still viewed as superior by both Whites and minorities. Part II...
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...soldiers so much that their “experiences in postwar and Cold War West Germany thus proved pivotal in the struggle against racial discrimination in America” (Hön and Klimke 1). America’s contradictory attitudes of leading the free world and at the same time hosting institutionalized racism was targeted by “the Soviet and Eastern German propagandists” (Hön and Klimke 2). What worsened matters, Jim Crow segregations were carried out in German communities. “The failure of African-American units thus were attributed to the African-Americans, and in the cases where black units achieved successes, credit went to the white officers leading them” (Schroer 47). However, “in May 1946, for the first time a majority of white Americans polled agreed that “Negroes are as intelligent as white people”” (Schroer 71). 1964 showed examples of the American government’s handling of the problem of racism producing “The President’s Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, Final Report: Military Personnel Stationed Overseas” (Hön and Klimke 3). One of the most important examples of collaboration between GIs and civilians in fighting for racial equality was “the “Call for Justice” meeting...
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...------------------------------------------------- Associate Program Material Racial Diversity in Society Worksheet Part I Complete the following using the MySocLab Social Explorer Map: Income Inequality by Race (located in the Learning Activities - Recommended section), as a reference: * Select 1 racial group from the list below: * African American * Asian American * Arab American * Hispanic American/Latino * White/Caucasian * Write a 200- to 300-word summary of the economic, social, and political standings of that group. Use additional resources if necessary, from the University Library, census, MysocLab SocLab Explorer Map and/or your textbooks. Students are expected to use sources to support their answers Provide in-text citations in the answer. And place their associated APA formatted references below. I chose the group of African Americans. Depending on the way that one particular person in that group was raised, is the way that person has decided to live their life. There are less African Americans that have decided to go into politics as there have been in any other racial group. However, there are a few who have decided to be a part of the political world, for example, our President Barack Obama who is a very successful African American. African American are more populated than other racial groups such as Asians, Arabs, and Hispanics. There is more talk about African Americans living in poverty than you do about any...
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...people in Philadelphia. The per capita income for White people in Philadelphia in 2010 was $27,718.00. But the average household income in the same area for a black household is $20,000.00 to $25,000.00. Whereas for American Indian the household income is only $15,000.00 to $20,000.00. All reports show that white households earn more money on average than any other race in the Philadelphia area. As for politics in Philadelphia, of the 16 people running for county seats, all but one person was white/Caucasian. No matter which city you go there is a form of racism. A majority of political seats has always been held by white/Caucasians. In general white people obtain a higher level of education than other races within the US. This can bring on unwanted stress between different races. As a result of President Obama being elected more minority has begun to seek jobs in politics. Part II • What is racism? In what ways does racism...
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...discrimination that other non-white races face. Each race has faced downfalls and gained many accomplishments. Hispanics and latino are no different in their journey. On the economic side of the race, Hispanics have higher rates of poverty and lower income than other races. There is only 7% of managerial positions in the nation that belong to Hispanics and latinos. Hispanics have been the backbone of our farm workers. They make up three quarters of all farm workers. A previous farm worker, Cesar Chavez, fought for the rights of farm workers. He did not gain the ground that he set out too, but he did make some improvement. Mr. Chavez was able to improve the working conditions and made the government more aware of the farm workers across America. He was able to form a group that later became the United Farm Workers (UFW). Hispanics and Latinos still fall behind in education compared to white americans. However, adolescents of this group show high motivation in education. Surveys have shown that 84% of adolescent Hispanics say school and education is important. Less then 5% of all college...
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