Discrimination Against African Americans

When settlers came to America, they discriminated against those different from them. Oblivious to the plights of others, discrimination made the settlers treat African Americans, Native Americans, Women, and LGBT+ members like sub-humans. It created a mold to keep these groups in line, punishing those who did not fit. Discrimination empowered those who fit, placing them in a pristine, glowing tower held aloft by the oppression of minorities and an air of superiority surrounding it. For centuries, the tower stood unopposed, bestriding the people below. There was no hope until the people below fought back. Brick by brick the lofty tower downsized, losing grandeur and power.
Despite centuries of fighting, the tower still stands. Only a portion of its power remains, and it no longer reaches the heights it did before, but none the less it still stands. It still stands and will …show more content…
I understand religion is a big part of the argument. I mean, In a nation where 70.6% of the population believes in a religion deeming gay men and women sinful by nature, it's not surprising. They believe a child exposed to the "evils" of homosexuality will mature into a "corrupted" and "sinful" adult. However, despite the numerous times this argument comes up, there is no evidence supporting it. In fact, here are numerous studies reporting little, if any, divergence between a child raised by a gay couple and a child raised by a straight couple. Furthermore, the claim a child will "turn gay" if raised by a gay couple is not only false but also illogical. While scientists do not know the exact cause of sexuality (though genetics and hormones are thought to play a role), there is no substantial evidence for environmental factors playing a significant role in sexual orientation development. In fact, straight households raised the majority of the gay population, and many gay couples end up raising straight