Compare and Contrast Asian/Pacific and African Americans The United States of America is best described with terms “mosaic” and “tapestry” to indicate diversity in the country (Shusta, R. M., Levine, D. R., Wong, H. Z., Olson, A. T., & Harris, P. R., 2015). Numerous cultures, races, and ethnic groups migrated to the U.S.A. and established their own small communities based on the similarities and backgrounds of the people. Even though culturally and historically Asian/Pacific Americans differ from the African American group, there are various resemblances in the treatment and acceptance of them by the American communities, including the law enforcement. Based on the historical information available, the Asian/Pacific Americans migrated voluntarily
…show more content…
The slaves were treated as inferior beings and were not paid for their work, and in some cases were beaten and humiliated instead. It was nearly impossible for an African American person to stay with their families, let alone create and support one on their own due to slave trades, and absence of income. Only centuries later the slavery was abolished, but even then they were treated unfairly and were denied basic human rights for a …show more content…
Jim Crow laws) and policies. The fact that the blacks were considered a lower form of life, they had a much more difficult time standing up for themselves, moreover persuading the legal system and other citizens to treat them equally (Shusta et al., 2015). As tough as it was for the Asian/Pacific Americans to migrate to the United States, it was even tougher for the African Americans live peaceful lives in the constant hatred, disrespect, and inhumane treatment by people around them. One of the justifications for such a horrific conduct is that their skin and hair differed from the majority of the
The slaves were treated as inferior beings and were not paid for their work, and in some cases were beaten and humiliated instead. It was nearly impossible for an African American person to stay with their families, let alone create and support one on their own due to slave trades, and absence of income. Only centuries later the slavery was abolished, but even then they were treated unfairly and were denied basic human rights for a …show more content…
Jim Crow laws) and policies. The fact that the blacks were considered a lower form of life, they had a much more difficult time standing up for themselves, moreover persuading the legal system and other citizens to treat them equally (Shusta et al., 2015). As tough as it was for the Asian/Pacific Americans to migrate to the United States, it was even tougher for the African Americans live peaceful lives in the constant hatred, disrespect, and inhumane treatment by people around them. One of the justifications for such a horrific conduct is that their skin and hair differed from the majority of the