Our society is like a statue, they both need the proper structure needed in order to keep it steady, but when one piece does not fit, then they will both topple down. Although statues may not relate to the problem, racism can relate to the one piece that does not fit, and this problem is explained in the articles " Black Men In Public Spaces", by Brent Staples, and " Is Everyone A Little Bit Racist" , by Nicolas Kristof. These articles dive into the topic of how racism affects everyday lives and how detrimental it is to the society and the people within. Also, it shows the unfortunate story of a victim of racism. Unless changes are made, racism will rule supreme in communities and there will be nothing for people to stop it.
Most blacks and other minorities are not getting the fair treatment for the society they are supposed to receive. Studies have found that "blacks and Hispanics treated for a broken leg received pain medications significantly less often than white patients with the same injury" (Kristof,1). Blacks and Hispanics who are injured really need the pain medications, but they usually will not get the sufficient amount needed to benefit their injury. This is because doctors …show more content…
They are forced to," remain a shadow, timid, but a survivor" in order to make it through the day (Staples, 2). As Staples further explains, he says that he was unable to go to work without being chased by security due to the of the color of his skin. This makes many people become uncomfortable in their surroundings, leading to negative thoughts and feelings. Race does not judge the personality of people, whether they are black, hispanic,or asian . This is a problem because when people feel hated, their personality takes a turn for the worst, affecting the person physically and mentally. Everyone should be treated equally, but with this occurring, anybody could be a victim of these cruel
Most blacks and other minorities are not getting the fair treatment for the society they are supposed to receive. Studies have found that "blacks and Hispanics treated for a broken leg received pain medications significantly less often than white patients with the same injury" (Kristof,1). Blacks and Hispanics who are injured really need the pain medications, but they usually will not get the sufficient amount needed to benefit their injury. This is because doctors …show more content…
They are forced to," remain a shadow, timid, but a survivor" in order to make it through the day (Staples, 2). As Staples further explains, he says that he was unable to go to work without being chased by security due to the of the color of his skin. This makes many people become uncomfortable in their surroundings, leading to negative thoughts and feelings. Race does not judge the personality of people, whether they are black, hispanic,or asian . This is a problem because when people feel hated, their personality takes a turn for the worst, affecting the person physically and mentally. Everyone should be treated equally, but with this occurring, anybody could be a victim of these cruel