Introduction: What is Critical Race Theory? Critical race theory (CRT) is a framework for examining the effects of race and racism. We use CRT to dissect the systems of racism, including how it affects those being oppressed by cultural representations of race. This theory understands the social construct of race as well as intersecting discriminations behind it (Daftary, 2018). Comment...
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What is racism? According to Encyclopedia Britannica, the definition of racism is any action, practice, or belief that reflects the racial worldviewāthe ideology that humans may be divided into separate and exclusive biological entities called āracesā; that there is a causal link between inherited physical traits and traits of personality, intellect, morality. Racism is not new to any culture. It...
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āWe all know all men are not created equal in the sense that some people would have us believe--some people are smarter than others, some people have more opportunity because theyāre born with it, some men make more money than others, some ladies make better cakes than others--some people are born gifted beyond the normal scope of most menā is...
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While there are several current issues with the education system in North America, one of the more popular issues to social justice activists is racism, and the influence it has on education. As a result of colonialism, a form of oppression known as structured racism limits the ability of minority students to thrive in the education system. As mentioned by...
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The common theme Iāve seen present in both āDo the Right Thingā by Spike Lee and āFires in the Mirrorā by Anna Smith is that racial tensions are more complicated than black and white. Cops beating up colored people for no reason and teenage girls throwing eggs at the elderly Chinese as seen in āDo the Right Thingā or the...
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Motor city, Detroit, Michigan, had long been known as the automobile centre of America but by the end of the 1960s Detroit was equally as famous for being the home of Motown records the launch pad for many black artists to become successful in mainstream America. Because of the appeal of the automobile trade and the many jobs there were...
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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is a realistic fiction novel that provides a perspective on the two contrasting worlds of Starr Carterās life: the poor, black neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep schools that she attends. She believes that she has these two worlds perfectly balanced, but that is proven false after Starr becomes the...
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In August 1963, an African American man, who was murdered told us,ā I have a dreamā. His ideas and speech gained an almost universal acceptance and saw laws changed in the United States of America. In August 2020, we have the continuing reaction to the murder of a Black man, creating the message that āBlack lives Matter.ā Both these messages...
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The novel written by American author Angie Thomas and published in 2017 titled, The Hate U Give explores the relationship between race and identity. The predominant theme (of The Hate U Give) is racism, especially how it manifests in violence and police brutality. Starr, the main protagonist, who faces discrimination and prejudice from her white classmates and white police officers,...
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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, is about a girl and her family living in oppressed African American neighborhood when a family friend Khalil gets killed by racially motivated police brutality in the presence of the girl (Starr). Starr goes into grief and has to testify for the case against the police officer. When it is decided that the...
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In the novel The Hate U Give by American author Angie Thomas, sixteen-year-old Starr Carter leads a double life. She is the only black girl attending Williamson Prep, a primarily white school, and lives in an impoverished black neighbourhood Garden Heights. Starr tries to balance those two lives, but they will eventually collide when she witnesses the murder of her...
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Introduction "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas is an evocative novel that addresses intricate themes of race, identity, and systemic injustice. Published in 2017, this seminal work has not only captured the attention of young adult readers but has also sparked significant discourse in academic and sociopolitical arenas. With a narrative centered around Starr Carter, a Black teenager who...
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āPolitical correctness is ruining America. Racism is dead. All lives matter. Racism is over exaggerated by liberals. People just blame white supremacy for everything. Too many black people are playing the race card. Affirmative Action is unconstitutional and represents racism against white people. Talking about race makes you racistā are just a few of the statements an increasingly loud minority,...
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The United States is a melting pot of countless different cultures and races, and they are all given equal rights under the law. Ideally, this means that all people would be treated equally, but there are still many instances of racism that occur every single day. However, these instances arenāt as obvious as racism was in Americaās past. They happen...
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In history, African Americans have grieved from rejection because of their race through the scheme of slavery. From the past, slaves were depicted as assertions to their masters, and they had no right to question their actions. As a result, the slaves were prohibited from owning any right to freedom. The pattern took over the with exclusion and segregation in...
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Introduction The health disparities experienced by African Americans in the United States are a multifaceted issue rooted in historical, social, and economic contexts. This essay examines whether White America has a negative impact on African Americans' health, drawing on historical perspectives, socio-economic factors, and systemic biases. The legacy of racial discrimination has undeniably shaped health outcomes for African Americans, manifesting...
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Charlie Perkins made the link between racism in the USA and racism in Australia and was at the forefront of efforts to stop racism in Australia. The freedom riders were established and captained in Australia by Carlie Perkins. Charlie was inspired to introduce the freedom riders by what he had heard from both Martin Luther King Jnr and the freedom...
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Childrenās perspectives are often looked over when it comes to injustice in the world. They are seen as naĆÆve, silly, or that they simple just donāt understand. However, it is in the eyes of a child, unconditioned by society, that the greatest evidence of injustice lies. This is demonstrated thoroughly in the texts To Kill a Mockingbird and Hidden Figures....
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Abstract Disposable income determines the socioeconomic status of people. Income in the US nvaries by race and ethnicity. White households are known to have higher incomes compared to the households of people of color. This paper focuses on the wage inequalities faced by the Latino population in the US. The paper further looks at the intersectional roles that race/ethnicity and...
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The speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an evolving experience for the mindset for all those who opposed the rights of people from a different race than theirs. ā I Have A Dreamā¦ā, is a speech well known for its acknowledgement towards the fact that people are not defined by the colour of their skin, not their...
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America is still a racist country. I would say racism is still practiced in America in various cities, institutions of learning, places of work, and even in the streets. Yet racism is a barbaric behavior that I suppose should be long gone and non-existential in society. Racism in America is manifested in various ways; for instance, if one is a...
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The Oxford English Dictionary defines racism as āA belief that oneās own racial or ethnic group is superior, or that other such groups represent a threat to one's cultural identity, racial integrity, or economic well-being; (also) a belief that the members of different racial or ethnic groups possess specific characteristics, abilities, or qualities, which can be compared and evaluated.ā (Oxford...
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Racism in football has been on the rise in the past decade with more foreign players joining foreign leagues. Much of this racism is coming from the fans who shout abuse at players from the stands. Moreover many young children come to football games and they experience fans screaming abuse at players because of their skin colour, nationality and religion....
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Intersectionality & Workplace Diversity In the incident, there are conflicting dynamics and inequalities that exacerbate the realities, identities, and validity of the subjects involved. In this scenario, there are multiple inequalities brought forth in concern. Shirley, though female, is white and heterosexual and Allen is the supervisor. Allen is also white but is homosexual. Robert and Henry are in lower-level...
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Throughout American history, there have been many significant events that have shaped America and where we stand today. Going back to the 1600s, this was the time that introduced slavery in North America as well as leading the concept of racism to form. Racism is a huge controversy in America and one of the big main ideas that have led...
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Its presence is often overlooked, but the reality of racism is acknowledged in every area, even in education. Unfortunately, there has been advancement in the fight for equal rights, except in the educational sector, where racial inequality remains, frustrating the studentsā abilities, experiences, and outcomes. This essay will discuss racism on a broad spectrum in relation to education, specifically taking...
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William Edward Burghardt DuBois, a seminal figure within African American history, published Black Reconstruction in 1935 as a way of rejecting and redefining the history of Reconstruction and its accepted perceptions. Although the book was not seen as groundbreaking or popular at the time of its publication, - selling fewer than two thousand copies in three years according to historian...
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Living in American society, what matters more? Your living standard, your lifestyle, or how much you earn? No, the color of your skin is everything that matters, while the other necessities can be put aside. It may seem like an exaggeration, but this is what the reality is. There are plenty of reports, records, articles, and other spoken or written...
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Ā Starrās complicated life in both Garden Heights and Williamson leads her to be a part of the different worlds. This leads her to believe that the two worlds cannot collide because of the harboring fear that her community has been facing since a century ago. Starr cannot let her āGarden Heightsā life be labeled as stereotypical, but rather as a...
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The Black Lives Matter movement started gaining nationwide attention for police brutality during the mid to late 2010s. However, people brutality has been a major problem for almost 100 years with many examples occurring from the 1950s to today. There are three major examples of police brutality that I will touch on in this section. The first two (John Derrick...
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