Social Status In African Americans

Social status is an irony of American society if every man is born equal. (in text citation of the declaration of independence) Based upon race, income, and education, people who have very low social statuses, become immovable and motionless. Blacks are a common group of people found at the lower end of social status. Blacks should be the term used, not African Americans. If forced to come to America by ship and the current generations have been born on American soil, they should be referred to as just Americans. America is the melting pot of the world, yet the terms majority and minority are still continuously being attached to blacks and whites. Many still view blacks as being menial to the whites and that cannot be changed by anyone but …show more content…
They want change but only ever preach to be equal- not better or prominent. The better person gets the job, the special person experiences life as an adventure, and the goal-setter gets recognized for their talents. Blacks never envision a state wherein they are the system and are able make social and economic changes for not only themselves, but for the nation as a whole. A path with no obstacles to overcome, is a path unsuccessful. Blacks want to overcome what is holding them back but without the proper work ethics, it will be very hard to achieve. They refuse to educated themselves in economic and social ways in order to beat this rigged …show more content…
They do not want justice either, they want to be given what they feel they should be entitled to. If there was justice and everyone is equal, there should be no reason for government homes, welfare checks, or food stamps. These are not only used by black people but are the stereotypical things that are included in the life of the average black person. Staying in this secluded, cookie-cutter home in an area away from regular homes and the government will pay the rent. Oh, and do not forget that if they do not work, the money taken out of a person 's paycheck as taxes, will be given to them in order to buy food and keep their refrigerators loaded. Sounds great, except for the person who is working a double shift, going to school, and has to pay all of their bills by themselves. There really is no question here to as who is the hardworking person. With little or no challenge to a path taken in life, is a path that is unsuccessful. Black people are not lazy but with no work ethics, education, or diploma, it is going to be very hard for them to break the cycle and start owning their own homes and businesses. All want to overcome and rise above what is holding them back but refuse to be educated in economic and social ways that can change their lives. No one can limit a person 's ability to do or be something in life, but black people have to understand they cannot be helped if they do not want help and if they are content