Racism has inundated this country since its inception and remains the greatest issues our society faces. The minorities of the American population have repeatedly been subjected to racism throughout history, despite the efforts of civil rights groups and political leaders. The views of minorities are constantly disregarded as a result of racial discrimination, which suppresses America progress and places the disfranchised in a position of disheartened dissatisfaction. One of the more destructive natures of racism is social inequality, but one must consider the adverse consequence racism has on an individual’s physical and mental well-being. Extensive racism has an adverse effect on the psychological and physiological health of minorities.
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A study done by Klonoff and Landrine (1999), a sample population of African American, 95%, stated that racial discrimination was a stressful experience (Nyborg & Curry, 2003, p. 259). Numerous research has identified that racism-stress related has led to psychological and physiological dysfunction experienced by minorities. Particular attention is given to research by Harrell, according to her there are six types of racism-related stress that can potentially affect the welfare of an individual: racism-related life events, vicarious racism experiences, chronic-contextual stress, daily racism micro stressors, transgenerational transmission and collective experiences (Harrell, 2000 p …show more content…
Research suggests that continual exposure to racism causes one to become frustrated, anxious, resentful and fearful (Clark, et al. 1999 pg. 811). The stress caused by experiencing racism can affect one’s relationships, ability to work, function at school activities and social; gathering. There is potentially an increase for violent outbursts or even suicidal tendencies. In a study that was conducted by Nyborg and Curry (2003) that’s shows a clear association between the personal experiences with lower-self-concept and racism, there is a higher levels of hopelessness and depression symptoms (Nyborg & Curry 2003, pg. 264). The probability that perception of institution racism will elicit similar responses if one considers all form of racism related stress as having a negative impression on the psychological well being. Research done by Harell supports this
A study done by Klonoff and Landrine (1999), a sample population of African American, 95%, stated that racial discrimination was a stressful experience (Nyborg & Curry, 2003, p. 259). Numerous research has identified that racism-stress related has led to psychological and physiological dysfunction experienced by minorities. Particular attention is given to research by Harrell, according to her there are six types of racism-related stress that can potentially affect the welfare of an individual: racism-related life events, vicarious racism experiences, chronic-contextual stress, daily racism micro stressors, transgenerational transmission and collective experiences (Harrell, 2000 p …show more content…
Research suggests that continual exposure to racism causes one to become frustrated, anxious, resentful and fearful (Clark, et al. 1999 pg. 811). The stress caused by experiencing racism can affect one’s relationships, ability to work, function at school activities and social; gathering. There is potentially an increase for violent outbursts or even suicidal tendencies. In a study that was conducted by Nyborg and Curry (2003) that’s shows a clear association between the personal experiences with lower-self-concept and racism, there is a higher levels of hopelessness and depression symptoms (Nyborg & Curry 2003, pg. 264). The probability that perception of institution racism will elicit similar responses if one considers all form of racism related stress as having a negative impression on the psychological well being. Research done by Harell supports this