Discrimination and Prejudice
Discrimination and prejudice against different races have been around since human existence. Discrimination is defined as a different treatment of a different group of people based on their look, social category, and class. Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual opinion. These two actions are seen in everyday lives and researcher Don Middleton ties them together perfectly, “This hating of others for no good reason is called prejudice. Prejudiced people often discriminate against others.” (Middleton 6). It is important to study examples and topics relating to discrimination and prejudice because it is something the people can prevent. Ultimately, it will always be around; however, …show more content…
They concluded that the only way to cause a change would be a new organization and strong leadership. In result, they formed the Montgomery Improvement Association and the man in charge was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The group believed Rosa Parks incident was a perfect opportunity to start a dramatic fight for change in society. The man in charge Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would go on to be one of the most influential people of the 20th century. His speeches touched the world in a way that had never been seen before in human existence. The most famous ‘I have a Dream’ touched the world with millions of people tuning in on television, “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave-owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream…”(Frady 123-124). This speech known as the I have a dream speech would go on to be the voice of the 19th century revolution. He went on to preach for equality throughout the sixties until one sorrow day. The date April 4, 1968 marked the day MLK was assassinated. One of Dr. Kings close friend’s recalls that King’s last words were spoke with his eyes but rather his mouth, “’ He tried to say something, his lips tried to move, but all he could do was look at me. It was like he was talking through his eyes – and what …show more content…
The idea of hating or fearing a person for how they look or ideas they favor is all around the people. Wherever one may live, prejudice and discrimination is right around the corner. The biggest problem with prejudice and discrimination is children and adults aren’t aware of it, “For many years, people have thought that prejudice and discrimination were relatively minor problems…” (Oskamp 269). It is important to study examples of this because that way future generations can help prevent the extensity of some situations. Women like Rosa Parks who fought for something they believed in were just the beginning. Preachers of equality like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were just the beginning of a big dream that became a reality. Prejudice on Muslims seems to be one of the biggest problems in present day America but can be prevented with research. Overall, wherever one may live or what ideas they preach, there will always be people to hate. The important part is that the people must unite and understand how these horrific events took place to prevent them for the
Discrimination and prejudice against different races have been around since human existence. Discrimination is defined as a different treatment of a different group of people based on their look, social category, and class. Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual opinion. These two actions are seen in everyday lives and researcher Don Middleton ties them together perfectly, “This hating of others for no good reason is called prejudice. Prejudiced people often discriminate against others.” (Middleton 6). It is important to study examples and topics relating to discrimination and prejudice because it is something the people can prevent. Ultimately, it will always be around; however, …show more content…
They concluded that the only way to cause a change would be a new organization and strong leadership. In result, they formed the Montgomery Improvement Association and the man in charge was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The group believed Rosa Parks incident was a perfect opportunity to start a dramatic fight for change in society. The man in charge Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would go on to be one of the most influential people of the 20th century. His speeches touched the world in a way that had never been seen before in human existence. The most famous ‘I have a Dream’ touched the world with millions of people tuning in on television, “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave-owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream…”(Frady 123-124). This speech known as the I have a dream speech would go on to be the voice of the 19th century revolution. He went on to preach for equality throughout the sixties until one sorrow day. The date April 4, 1968 marked the day MLK was assassinated. One of Dr. Kings close friend’s recalls that King’s last words were spoke with his eyes but rather his mouth, “’ He tried to say something, his lips tried to move, but all he could do was look at me. It was like he was talking through his eyes – and what …show more content…
The idea of hating or fearing a person for how they look or ideas they favor is all around the people. Wherever one may live, prejudice and discrimination is right around the corner. The biggest problem with prejudice and discrimination is children and adults aren’t aware of it, “For many years, people have thought that prejudice and discrimination were relatively minor problems…” (Oskamp 269). It is important to study examples of this because that way future generations can help prevent the extensity of some situations. Women like Rosa Parks who fought for something they believed in were just the beginning. Preachers of equality like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were just the beginning of a big dream that became a reality. Prejudice on Muslims seems to be one of the biggest problems in present day America but can be prevented with research. Overall, wherever one may live or what ideas they preach, there will always be people to hate. The important part is that the people must unite and understand how these horrific events took place to prevent them for the