Essays About Racism

In the movie “Mississippi Burning”, directed by Allan Parker, the setting is Mississippi in 1964. Parker effectively depicts the deep racism and injustice faced by black people, mainly from the white population, specifically the Ku Klux Klan. The Ku Klux Klan, a group of white individuals, held the belief that black people were inferior and […]

Chapter 17 Terms Ten Percent Plan – When the number of Confederates reached 10 percent of the number who had voted in the 1860 election, this group could establish a legitimate state government. Focused on acceptance by the reconstructed governments of the abolition of slavery. Radical Republicans – Advocated not only equal rights for the […]

The Ku Klux Klan, a secret society known for its hatred and violence, claims to support lawful events and activities. However, their conflicting views have been evident throughout their existence. Despite their stated intentions, it is clear that violence consistently remains their ultimate goal. The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan argue that their actions […]

Comparing Half Caste and No Problem   In the poem “half cast” John Agard explores the theme of racism through vernacular dialect in the repeated refrain “explain yuself” the word “yuself” uses Caribbean dialect to demonstrate Agard’s origins, the use of Caribbean dialect portrays Agard being proud of his mother country. The effect of this […]

A Qualitative Analysis of Black Women’s Constructions of White Women in Interracial Relationships Research and media discourses indicate that black adult females hold a negative perception of white adult females involved in interracial relationships. In light of this, an exploratory qualitative survey was conducted using focus groups to examine how black adult females perceive and […]

In many states throughout the universe, matrimony is chiefly an understanding between two households. An confederation through matrimony between two successful households can heighten the power, prestigiousness and good being of all the members in that household. Interracial matrimony is a possible locale where both spouses can enrich their world-view depending on one ‘s value […]

The Boston Massacre remains one of the ugliest incidents that occurred during the early days of the American colonies. What the Boston Massacre entailed was several British soldiers, responding to taunts by American citizens, opened fire on the unarmed crowd killing five people, one of whom was Crispus Attucks, a freed slave who had been […]

Popular phrases such as, “the Blacker the Berry, the Sweeter the juice,” and “If it’s White, it’s gotta be right,” have held opposing views in the African American community on the concept of skin complexion. This idea of a “Color Complex” has psychologically altered the way many African Americans perceive beauty, success, and their personal […]

Melton McLaurin, in his book, “Separate Pasts,” recalls memories of growing up in his hometown of Wade, North Carolina. During this time, McLaurin works in his grandfather’s store in the segregated South. McLaurin writes of his interactions with the black community and observes the segregated lifestyle of black and whites. In his book “Separate Pasts,” […]

In “My trip to the Land of Gandhi” Martin Luther King states we should help India preserve her soul thus help to save our own. India was struggling with several national problems, and according to this article, Martin Luther King is describing India’s issues and reasoning why we should help them. At the first of […]

South Africa: Multinational Corporations What do we know about South Africa and the effects that multinational corporations have on the economy, culture and people of this diverse country? The next few pages will provide the information that will fully answer the above question. Multinational corporations have funneled foreign direct investments into South Africa due to […]

The lengthy and complex history of providing equal and exceptional education to all children in the country is examined by Eaton’s story. She analyzes various factors that hinder equitable access, beginning with a discussion of Brown v. Board of Education. Following a significant ruling by the Board of Education in 1954, civil rights were advanced […]

All three anti-racial activists share similar aspects on the way they view their community, but also have several differences on how they react towards it. From same backgrounds, different time periods, and different places of the United States, they each shared one major quality. They wanted to be heard and stand up for what was […]

Using the themes we have examined in this course discuss the situation of the children in Jonathan Kozol’s Amazing Grace. Who defines them as ‘other’? How? What makes them feel like ‘nobodies’? What makes them feel like ‘somebodies’? What is the role of religion in this daily struggle for human dignity? Drugs, violence, prostitution, pollution, […]

The United States of America – land of the brave and free – has a dark, sordid past that is entirely different from its present dedication to upholding human rights and supporting equality and democracy throughout the world. Despite the so-called “black advancement” following the victory of the North in the Civil War, loopholes and […]

In the Declaration of Independence of 1776 it was declared that ‘all men are created equal, and that they are endowed by their creator with inalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness’. In 1791 the Bill of Rights reinforced this and stated that all men have equal rights and […]

Suburbanisation: is it a dream or is it a incubus? There are many changing sentiments and attitudes in relation to this capable affair of suburbanisation across the Earth today and this accordingly causes trouble in replying the above inquiry. It is indispensable nevertheless to measure and hold an apprehension of this construct of suburbanisation prior […]

George C. Wallace, the former Governor of Alabama, passed away at the age of 79 on Sunday night at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery where he had been residing. Over the course of his political tenure, Wallace gained notoriety for promoting segregation and received backlash for his perceived racism in his later years. Wallace passed away […]

During the early 1900s, American social scientists introduced and stressed the universal nature of culture. Nevertheless, at that time, many social scientists overlooked the considerable impact of racial differences on cultural advancement.

The second chapter of Patricia Hill Collins’ book “Black Sexual Politics” addresses the idea of “new racism,” which does not suggest any novel or groundbreaking features of racism. The portrayal of racism, both in the book and in real-life scenarios, includes familiar elements that have been present for centuries. These elements consist of three essential […]

Booker T. Washington delivered the “1895 Atlanta Compromise Speech” at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta in front of a predominately white audience. Washington, who was born a slave in Virginia, went on to work as a child in the salt furnaces and coalmines of West Virginia. He was determined to receive an […]

The membership in a particular group, like a specific race, can greatly influence an individual’s perception. Experiencing exclusion is common in social interactions as people choose whom to associate with or avoid. Discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, and religion is often practiced. Throughout history and even today, identifying with a specific race, […]