Sudarat Amornsenarak UIN: 724004314 Race and Ethnicity The biggest problem in this world might be Racism. Speaking of the race and ethnicity, we often see this issue found mostly in America because its population in the United States has a diversity of races, including majority, minority, immigrants, and refugees, and cultures. Obviously, the Unites States is the place where people seek great opportunities and freedom. It was the most independent country. However, it was in the first ranked of being the most racist country on the earth. Back then, the history of the United states shows of struggling with racism, distributed people unequally, even up until now. Besides, privilege and power are the
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First of all, people usually think Asian are smart. They are so intelligence who can ace all the AP exams, solve all Calculus problems by hands. This stereotype does not apply to anyone. An Asian stereotype, the super-smart looking, was beneficial to me because it made me rise up to their high expectations. Teachers generally like me because I looked studious, was focusing on the lectures, and was pretty quiet in the class. This is actually a good thing. Another advantage is Asian have a younger looking than the other races. Personally, I see this is the problem because I still look like high school freshman when I am already eighteen-year-old. I am scared that people will not treat me seriously or like an adult. When I tell my friends my ages, I always get a surprised reaction. This problem will be continuous to happen in my future career. I have a fear that people will not give me respectable and see me as I am mature. It is kind of annoying in that when I got a high score on an exam or received an award. People just give me an expression “It’s because you are Asian.” I was so down and confused. Why all my accomplishments are because of my race, not because of my own efforts. I worked and studied hard for them, but I ended up with receiving accreditation from people. Although they were saying with harmlessly and jokingly, but it made me think. I was taught to be humble and respect to others. I see everyone as my friends, no matter what races they are, where they come from. Friends are friends. Everyone can be bad, not because your race makes you
First of all, people usually think Asian are smart. They are so intelligence who can ace all the AP exams, solve all Calculus problems by hands. This stereotype does not apply to anyone. An Asian stereotype, the super-smart looking, was beneficial to me because it made me rise up to their high expectations. Teachers generally like me because I looked studious, was focusing on the lectures, and was pretty quiet in the class. This is actually a good thing. Another advantage is Asian have a younger looking than the other races. Personally, I see this is the problem because I still look like high school freshman when I am already eighteen-year-old. I am scared that people will not treat me seriously or like an adult. When I tell my friends my ages, I always get a surprised reaction. This problem will be continuous to happen in my future career. I have a fear that people will not give me respectable and see me as I am mature. It is kind of annoying in that when I got a high score on an exam or received an award. People just give me an expression “It’s because you are Asian.” I was so down and confused. Why all my accomplishments are because of my race, not because of my own efforts. I worked and studied hard for them, but I ended up with receiving accreditation from people. Although they were saying with harmlessly and jokingly, but it made me think. I was taught to be humble and respect to others. I see everyone as my friends, no matter what races they are, where they come from. Friends are friends. Everyone can be bad, not because your race makes you