Racism: Preventing Blacks from Unfair Treatment
A ladder can help everyone ascend to their goal, but without the proper support the person climbing will tumble off, similar to how the blacks are withstanding discrimination but failing to reach their potential because of stereotyping. Although climbing up ladders may not exactly relate to the system of racism, the significance of how blacks are perceived as dangerous is considerably analyzed in the articles “Black Men in Public Spaces” by Brent Staples and “Is Everyone A Little Bit Racist?” by Nicolas Kristof. These articles clarify the idea that racism exists as an outcome of overrepresentation among blacks, unequal amount of medical care between diverse races, and drug possession among minorities. Therefore, as long as racism remains within this society, we will never provide the base that all blacks require in America.
As time has passed, racism in society has increased remarkably due to the excessive numbers of blacks that are misconstrued as violent. One of the most appalling things in society is that "young black men are drastically overrepresented among the perpetrators of that violence" thus enforcing the idea that "being perceived as dangerous is a hazard in itself" (Staples, 1). Many people react on their instincts rather than reason, so the police always assume the worst of blacks because they are indistinguishable between the real convicts who do greater harm, solely because of their darker skin. A majority of citizens were taught at a young age that certain races are worse than others, therefore leading to stereotyping. Everybody seems to believe that all black males are criminals of some sort, although this is not entirely true. Because blacks are understated in society, the world will never know what potential they might have possessed. For the sake of resolving this complication, one needs to adjust the way they look at the blacks on social media so that blacks are capable of being exculpated rather than remaining humiliated because of the unreasonable number of blacks shot or arrested for errant moves. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of racism among society in which blacks are perceived as malicious criminals that abuse drugs. In fact, investigation into medical practice has discovered that "blacks and Hispanics treated by doctors for a broken leg received pain medication significantly less often than white patients with the same injury" (Kristof, 1). In many hospitals, blacks receive less pain medication …show more content…
As found in several studies, research indicates that "police arrest blacks at 3.7 times the rate of whites for marijuana possession, even though surveys find that both use marijuana at roughly similar rates" (Kristof, 1). We should consider that a majority of people judge by appearance, so most blacks that sell drugs or commit other felonies are thrown in jail for a longer sentence compared to the Caucasians who do the same things, simply because of their ethnicity. Stereotypes have arranged everyone's judgement in a precise way, including how blacks are primarily recognized as being involved in gangs while whites are not inclined to do the same things. In order to eliminate racism, we must prevent this system by providing higher positions in society to those who harder to prevent racism, so everyone can be influenced by them. Everybody needs to see past each other's physical appearances and comprehend that judging another person entirely based on their skin color is
A ladder can help everyone ascend to their goal, but without the proper support the person climbing will tumble off, similar to how the blacks are withstanding discrimination but failing to reach their potential because of stereotyping. Although climbing up ladders may not exactly relate to the system of racism, the significance of how blacks are perceived as dangerous is considerably analyzed in the articles “Black Men in Public Spaces” by Brent Staples and “Is Everyone A Little Bit Racist?” by Nicolas Kristof. These articles clarify the idea that racism exists as an outcome of overrepresentation among blacks, unequal amount of medical care between diverse races, and drug possession among minorities. Therefore, as long as racism remains within this society, we will never provide the base that all blacks require in America.
As time has passed, racism in society has increased remarkably due to the excessive numbers of blacks that are misconstrued as violent. One of the most appalling things in society is that "young black men are drastically overrepresented among the perpetrators of that violence" thus enforcing the idea that "being perceived as dangerous is a hazard in itself" (Staples, 1). Many people react on their instincts rather than reason, so the police always assume the worst of blacks because they are indistinguishable between the real convicts who do greater harm, solely because of their darker skin. A majority of citizens were taught at a young age that certain races are worse than others, therefore leading to stereotyping. Everybody seems to believe that all black males are criminals of some sort, although this is not entirely true. Because blacks are understated in society, the world will never know what potential they might have possessed. For the sake of resolving this complication, one needs to adjust the way they look at the blacks on social media so that blacks are capable of being exculpated rather than remaining humiliated because of the unreasonable number of blacks shot or arrested for errant moves. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of racism among society in which blacks are perceived as malicious criminals that abuse drugs. In fact, investigation into medical practice has discovered that "blacks and Hispanics treated by doctors for a broken leg received pain medication significantly less often than white patients with the same injury" (Kristof, 1). In many hospitals, blacks receive less pain medication …show more content…
As found in several studies, research indicates that "police arrest blacks at 3.7 times the rate of whites for marijuana possession, even though surveys find that both use marijuana at roughly similar rates" (Kristof, 1). We should consider that a majority of people judge by appearance, so most blacks that sell drugs or commit other felonies are thrown in jail for a longer sentence compared to the Caucasians who do the same things, simply because of their ethnicity. Stereotypes have arranged everyone's judgement in a precise way, including how blacks are primarily recognized as being involved in gangs while whites are not inclined to do the same things. In order to eliminate racism, we must prevent this system by providing higher positions in society to those who harder to prevent racism, so everyone can be influenced by them. Everybody needs to see past each other's physical appearances and comprehend that judging another person entirely based on their skin color is