Arguments Against Racial Discrimination

I have been living in the United State for two years as an international student from Vietnam. Living here gives me a chance to interact with people of other races. As we know, America is a democratic society, which means we are supposed to be treated fairly and have equal rights. Moreover, America is also where we can have more freedom, and opportunities to achieve our goals. I was excited for a new life. But my mind has been changed since the day I was discriminated, which I did not expect. As far as I am concerned, racism has become a hot debate among public. It should be eliminated because it is one of the crucial factors in achieving the American Dream, and no one deserves to be racist heavily. Racial discrimination can cause mental illness, specifically depression. As an international student, English is not my mother tongue. That means I had to deal with a language barrier. It is tremendously harder because I am mixed Chinese and Vietnamese. I …show more content…
It is one of the factors, which decides us to reach the dream. We are not able to achieve it if racism still exists in our society. We should have equal rights and be treated fairly, instead of judging by the colors of the skin, or languages. Those are just labels. James Balwin said, “that language is also a political instrument, means, and proof of power. It is the most vivid and crucial key to identity: it reveals the private identity, and connects one with, or divorces one from, the larger, public, or communal identity” ( If Black Englis hIsn’t a Language, Then Tell Me, What Is? 799). We cannot judge a book through its cover. Undoubtedly, I have not had any racial experiences at school once my English is getting better. And, I am able to make friends more. Even though it is hard to overcome language hurdle, I did overcome. But does not just stop there, I believe there are still many people struggling the same problem. Racial discrimination should be