racial and ethnic issues
Wilson, William “Toward a Framework for Understanding Forces that Contribute to or Reinforce Racial Inequality” (2009) (Article 33)
Roberts, Dorothy “Child Welfare as a Racial Justice Issue”(2002) (Article 38)
Western, Bruce “Punishment and Inequality in America” (2009) (Article 49)
Rumbaut, Ruben. Gonzalez, Roberto. Komaie, Golnaz, Morgan, Charlie. “Debunking the Myth of Immigrant Criminality” (2006) (Article 50)
Short Critical Writing Assignment #1
Today In American society it is very evident that racial tension, as well as segregation is still very much existent. Although it is not to the extreme extent of slavery, many Americans are avoiding a huge problem that is breaking our nation apart due to skin color and what media portrays. With many immigrants moving to the United States, they are not given the fair chance to gain a job or get the right education they need. Many Americans believe that the crime rate has increased due to the growing minority groups. Many minorities have suffered from inequality and discrimination that created a blockage from achieving their potential to succeed in life. As William Wilson stated, “We still have individuals who discriminate in hiring and promotion” (250) which has truly been a huge issue when it comes to inequality in America. Focusing on Africa Americans, they have been targeted with declining wages and the possibility of being jobless. In today’s work force we are very dependent on technology, which has produced many new jobs but made others useless. However, these jobs benefit mostly the educated and skilled individuals while workers who are unskilled are suffering barely making it by. This trend has made it harder for African Americans, as they make up a big chunk of workers who have low skilled jobs compared to whites. With the growing demand for highly educated people, many African Americans are most likely the last to be employed and the first to be fired or unemployed. Another contributing factor is
Roberts, Dorothy “Child Welfare as a Racial Justice Issue”(2002) (Article 38)
Western, Bruce “Punishment and Inequality in America” (2009) (Article 49)
Rumbaut, Ruben. Gonzalez, Roberto. Komaie, Golnaz, Morgan, Charlie. “Debunking the Myth of Immigrant Criminality” (2006) (Article 50)
Short Critical Writing Assignment #1
Today In American society it is very evident that racial tension, as well as segregation is still very much existent. Although it is not to the extreme extent of slavery, many Americans are avoiding a huge problem that is breaking our nation apart due to skin color and what media portrays. With many immigrants moving to the United States, they are not given the fair chance to gain a job or get the right education they need. Many Americans believe that the crime rate has increased due to the growing minority groups. Many minorities have suffered from inequality and discrimination that created a blockage from achieving their potential to succeed in life. As William Wilson stated, “We still have individuals who discriminate in hiring and promotion” (250) which has truly been a huge issue when it comes to inequality in America. Focusing on Africa Americans, they have been targeted with declining wages and the possibility of being jobless. In today’s work force we are very dependent on technology, which has produced many new jobs but made others useless. However, these jobs benefit mostly the educated and skilled individuals while workers who are unskilled are suffering barely making it by. This trend has made it harder for African Americans, as they make up a big chunk of workers who have low skilled jobs compared to whites. With the growing demand for highly educated people, many African Americans are most likely the last to be employed and the first to be fired or unemployed. Another contributing factor is