Social Issues Essays

Human beings are social animals. They co-exist in communities and do activities together. Humans live in family set-ups in natural circumstances and identify with certain specific communities developing traditions and maintaining cultures. The traditions and cultures can be under natural heritages or from social construction. Granted, humans also seem to identify with their communities’ characteristics, […]

Before the war, both women and black people faced adversity in terms of employment, rights, and wages. They experienced disparities compared to white men who were undeniably seen as superior. Both men and women experienced advancements during World War Two, but the extent of progress and post-war benefits remain debatable. Before the war, women had […]

America has had its share of racial conflicts in the last century. Even though African American people had gained freedom from the white population after the Civil war, racial segregation and discrimination was still rampant in the south and also in some parts of the north. The World War 1 and the events that followed […]

In the movie “O Brother, Where Art Thou? ”, issues that pertain to racial supremacy such as the existence of the Klu Klux Klan are fleetingly exposed whereas the larger theme that revolve around racial issues lay hidden in the context of the adventures of the three main characters throughout the story. The recurring attempts […]

Even after the Civil War was over African Americans were not treated as citizens. There were so many different types of limitations, which went along with their freedom. For instance, there were social limitations, political limitations and also economic limitations. When Black Codes were crated that was the beginning of all the different limitations. Some […]

Nathan Bedford Forrest, born on July 13, 1821 in Bedford County, Tennessee, was the son of blacksmith William Forrest and Marian Beck Forrest. Tragically, when Nathan was just 16 years old, his father passed away, leaving him with the responsibility of providing for his family. Despite his lack of formal education, Nathan initially worked as […]

Youngstown, Ohio is traditionally known as the center of the steel industry in the United States. It was named after John Young, one of the early settlers in the city. Young established the community’s first gristmill and sawmill. The abundance of large deposits of coal and iron contributed to the development of the steel industry […]

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 […]