The data displayed that all ethnicities felt racism exists. The survey illustrates a majority of Caucasian individuals had not encountered or ever been involved in racism or discrimination because of their race. The few that did face racism gave examples that they were discriminated against by other races. For example, African Americans assume because the individual is Caucasian he or she is racist based on society’s previous laws and slavery. The data also showed all Caucasians viewed all races as equal and they only used racial commentary within their own race. Lastly, as a whole, none of the Caucasian respondents felt they had it harder in society because of their race.
The African American respondents argued racism definitely exists and …show more content…
Yes, racism is discussed in history books and taught throughout the country, but many do not hear the views of racism from those that are not black and the current generation of whites. Some blacks and other minorities feel as though whites still have the same superior viewpoint as those from the early 1900s because when discussing racism, whites are not the first group of people thought to be asked;, that viewpoint has not being given much room to change. In addition, the idea that racism is not just black versus white is not a common argument brought up as well. It is undeniable that the white American experience is different than that of a person of color in America, and that there are many individuals who still desire white supremacy, which is not the common stance. Today many Caucasians are not ignorant to the fact that they may have it easier than other races, and many people of color have come to terms with the fact that they have to work harder to get equal treatment.
Overall, the question whether racism is real or not is unanimously answered with a yes. No matter the race or background, students at the University of West Georgia realize that racism is prevalent in today’s society. With social media applications such as Twitter, there are images and videos from around the world that are shedding light on that fact daily. Everyday there is a new story about a social injustice based on one’s skin color. Racism may not be as bad as it was sixty years ago, but we are far from seeing the last of
The African American respondents argued racism definitely exists and …show more content…
Yes, racism is discussed in history books and taught throughout the country, but many do not hear the views of racism from those that are not black and the current generation of whites. Some blacks and other minorities feel as though whites still have the same superior viewpoint as those from the early 1900s because when discussing racism, whites are not the first group of people thought to be asked;, that viewpoint has not being given much room to change. In addition, the idea that racism is not just black versus white is not a common argument brought up as well. It is undeniable that the white American experience is different than that of a person of color in America, and that there are many individuals who still desire white supremacy, which is not the common stance. Today many Caucasians are not ignorant to the fact that they may have it easier than other races, and many people of color have come to terms with the fact that they have to work harder to get equal treatment.
Overall, the question whether racism is real or not is unanimously answered with a yes. No matter the race or background, students at the University of West Georgia realize that racism is prevalent in today’s society. With social media applications such as Twitter, there are images and videos from around the world that are shedding light on that fact daily. Everyday there is a new story about a social injustice based on one’s skin color. Racism may not be as bad as it was sixty years ago, but we are far from seeing the last of