So one of the reasons I decided to start writing up this social justice 101 series is because of the word racism. In the dictionary, racism is defined as “Prejudice or discrimination directed against someone of a different race based on such a belief.” However within social justice and sociological circles it is understood that that is not really how racism works, and that racism is a much more insidious and deep-rooted thing than that. What many people term “racism” (or reverse-racism) is extremely different from the sociological concept of racism, or what minorities experience as racism. Calling them by the same name is demeaning to the experience that minorities have of real racism.…
The values of the United States of America have not always been what they are today. Equality, has not always applied to everyone, however, another value of the United States, progress and change, aided in the development of the value of equality for all. The following speeches: Maria W. Stewart advocates for the education of African-American women, Mary Church Terrell’s “The Progress of Colored Women”, and Congresswoman Barbara Jordan’s “Who, Then, Will Speak for the Common Good” show the increasing amount of equality and opportunities black women in the United States obtained and the United States’ progressing tolerance for them. Maria W. Stewart, born as a free black woman, delivered a speech to the African American Female Intelligence Society,…
The source is written by many different authors and it is mainly edited by the 4 authors mentioned above. These authors are one of the best scholars that tackle the controversial ideas of diversity, and Canadian policies. It respectfully challenges the saint idea that multiculturalism is great for Canada, however it does not claim Multiculturalism is actually bad. It continually demonstrates the underlying capability, the conventional restraints and the miniscule disorders of the policies and blinding discourse of multiculturalism.…
Soc: I think we can both agree that racial justice is a huge issue and we must work to resolve it. Eli: Agreed. People should just understand that there simply is no such thing as race. People tend to justify its existence as being a natural or social kind but, as an eliminativist, I see it as neither.…
The Woodson foundation faces a very diverse group of students and parents that includes African American, Hispanic, and Caucasian. Although the staff is predominantly Caucasian, they can still focus on a transformational message and leadership to unite and improve the school. The book states, “All are interested in meeting the needs of students. All would like to increase student learning.” (Robbins 2013).…
Multicultural Journal Entry: Holly Askins Spirituality as a Cultural Component Culture is the connection of shared beliefs, common practices, and values that is found within a community. Spirituality defines culture by assigning rituals, attitudes, interruptions, and language to ones own life. Spirituality is a chosen individual path that can be shared among many people. The virtual field experience setting provided me with an example of how Spirituality is connected to culture by introducing me to group of faculty and students that share the same beliefs and are action driven daily by those beliefs. Both websites advocate for personal servitude and consistently credit these altruistic actions to their beliefs and spirituality.…
Over the course of the semester the coursework discussed many important themes that are important to the understanding of the history of the United States from the civil war to the modern era. Many would respond with concepts that relate to their personal narrative and that of their ancestry. It might involve a sense of identity as an American, a sense of one’s place in history or it may involve the culmination of lessons learned over the course of many trials of Americans who paved the way for following generations. Moreover, the Founding Fathers, in the Declaration of Independence, suggest that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness best express what ideals speak to the educated polity of the United States.…
Achieving Racial Equality Within The United States Out of all the cases that have dealt with racial inequality and segregation Brown v. Board Of Education of Topeka has to be number one on the list for having the biggest impact on those topics. Brown v. Board of Education was a case that would determine the outcome of public education in the United States. It all started with Plessy v. Ferguson when the court created the “separate but equal” doctrine. This doctrine states that if a school choose to be racially segregated that they must provide a separate facility that provides the same accommodations as the original school (this originally was not intended for schools but instead for transportation).…
In regards to counseling with Asian students, multicultural school counselors should use religious and spiritual traditions to effectively build rapport and trust with the students’ families. Fred. J. Hanna and Alan Green’s article “Asian Shades of Spirituality: Implications for Multicultural School Counseling”, discuss three ways school counselors can help Asian students, specifically with Asian students who beliefs were Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam (2004). Whether the counselor is living in the United States or living in another country outside of the United States, according to Hanna and Green, all counselors should be advocating and ultimately understand how to use different techniques to help the need of their student. In this case,…
Equality. An idea that Americans believe is present in today’s society. The truth is that inequality can still be found throughout the US most of which is pertaining to multiculturalism. Racial inequality has come a long way since the 19th century but in no way has it been eliminated from society. Stereotypes and societal standards about race block this road to full equality and cause racism and discrimination to still exist.…
Approximately 300,000 immigrants have given up their loved ones, their careers, and their comfort to come to a great nation that offered them much more. In fact, about 5.8 million of the citizens in Canada were born in a different country, whether it be China, Russia or Pakistan. As of date, Canada is ranked has one of the most multicultural nations in the world. Proudly, Canada was the first country to establish the Canadian Multiculturalism Act in 1971, which calls for the preservation and enhancement of multiculturalism in Canada.…
In the 20th Century, Racial injustice was playing a huge factor in our countries society. Due to the racial unrest in The United States, social rights activists emerged to help those in minority and give them the rights they deserved. This created a century long battle of racial justice activism in our country, and a lot of political uneasiness. I will be discussing those who were involved in the civil rights movement as well as the different examples of racial justice activism and how that played a major role in our countries laws of equality in the 20th century Although many other races were involved, the civil rights movement was primarily focused on the African American community and the lack of equality in the United States between…
Race Relations: Social Movement Paper Wilmington University Jamie Cole-Neicen Shanna Watson What does the term social movement mean? This question cannot easily be answered. I have learned that it cannot be considered a mass fad or trend and it is not an interest group that has access to political powers. Social movements are not unorganized, fleeting and without goals.…
Equality is something differently defined by every person. Every religion, every country, even every separate legal system has its own definition. The United States claims everyone is equal and free. However, still holds basic rights from certain groups of people. Does this seem equal or give off the sense of freedom?…
In a majority-minority society, my belief is that it will be imperative for racial justice advocates to adapt within their new climate, address unique obstacles that may arise, and rectify unresolved injustices. I am both African-American and Puerto Rican, both of which are underrepresented in the legal field, one of the least diverse occupations that is currently 88% White. Personally, I hope for a future with a significantly higher prevalence of minorities within the legal field, reflecting the demographics of the population. Nevertheless, the work of racial justice advocates of the future should include forming coalitions with allies across ethnic groups, public and private sectors to ensure America has a just society for all races and classes.…