Category: Discrimination

  • Addressing Race Discrimination in Contemporary America

    Table of Contents Introduction Concept of Reparations Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome Intersectionality Reparations as a Means of Healing Conclusion References Introduction The mainstream assumption is that slavery is in the past, and discrimination based on skin color is no longer an issue in the United States. Unfortunately, in reality, these problems remain and continue to cause…

  • Institutional Discrimination Related to Ageism

    Older adults are often victims of negative stereotypes stemming from unfavorable cultural and socioeconomic attitudes. Nowadays, ageism is recognized as one of the most prevalent and socially ingrained types of prejudice in America. It entails systematic discrimination against individuals based on age (elderly or younger people). Notably, negative ageist attitudes are manifested in stereotypical behaviors…

  • Racism and White Privilege and Benefits

    Table of Contents Introduction How Racism is Defined by the Society White Privilege is a Silent Form of Racial Discrimination How Racial Discrimination and White Privilege Intersect Conclusion References Introduction Racism and white privilege are topics discussed on different platforms when confronting issues of social inequality. Racism is commonly viewed as the discrimination practices that…

  • Religious Liberties and LGBTQ Employment Discrimination Reforms

    Literature Review Introduction Discrimination against LGBTQ communities has been a highly contentious issue in contemporary society. However, despite increased public awareness, the discrimination persists, exacerbated by a lack of legislative and judicial infrastructure that protects this particular subset of the population. Many states within the US do not offer adequate legal protection from discrimination against…

  • Racism in American Schools: NCLB Problems

    Table of Contents The minority students still lag behind Federal underfunding NCLB tests Poor Mathematics performance Test oriented teaching Conclusion References The minority students still lag behind The NCLB has attempted to create an enabling environment for all the students. In the process, those from the minority groups still lag as the whites continue to…

  • Sexism in “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell

    Sexism is the discriminative behavior towards a person of the opposite sex especially towards women. In Trifles, Glaspell explores the theme of sexism particularly the oppression of women in the society. The distinction of the gender roles between men and women leads to the description of women characters. The feeble behavior of the females in…

  • The Problem of Racism and Its Possible Origins

    The article written by Tim Parrish discusses the problem of racism, regarding its possible origins, and steps that could be taken to lessen the issue. Parrish uses the case of Dylann Roof, a person responsible for the Charleston church mass shooting, as an example of the way racism can affect one’s thoughts and the decision-making…

  • Combating Racial Discrimination in Public Institutions

    Racial discrimination is a social challenge to development in modern communities. Individuals from different cultural, ethnic, or racial minorities have encountered social injustices in public institutions. The U.S. history indicates vital milestones regarding administrative policies aimed at eliminating discrimination (Nigro & Kellough, 2014). Most importantly, chapter nine has been critical in enhancing knowledge on combating…

  • Age Discrimination in the Work Place

    Abstract In the recent days the phenomenon of discrimination should be considered to be a peril of the employment. In this age of cultural diversity, economic development and modernization the age discrimination in labour market is a stigma to the corporate world. It is found in every corner of this planet, which disturbs the workplace…

  • Racism and White Supremacy in the USA

    Approximately 38% of Latinos/Hispanics have noted experiencing some level of harassment, discrimination, or public criticism for their ethnicity (Lopez et al., 2018). Part of the reason why Hispanics face racism and discrimination stems from history. Since the origins of the U.S. as a country, it had several conflicts with Spain, Spain-controlled colonies in Florida and…