Synthesis Essay On Racism
Thesis: Racism continues to be a prevailing negative theme (despite some radical claims of extinction ) that has evolved to be nurtured by America’s society through media, parents and schools, and technology.
On a trip to the north in 1947 Mary Sive learned the meaning of segregation and racism when she realized that the point of it all was to loom over every aspect of life and make everything more difficult for a colored person no matter how trivially small the matter was. A little over fifty years ago this policy still existed and people of different races were unable to drink from the same water fountain as white people. Now, racism still exists except it's not as obvious as seen in the past. Racism today manifests itself in America’s media outlets, schools, and technology.
The issue is racism. Racism is discrimination directed at someone of a …show more content…
Some authorities even go as far as to claim that problems like homelessness, racism, or inequality no longer seem to be pressing urban matters. (Baeton 4).
Additional Counter Arguments
Additionally, many believe that minorities are now performing reverse racism and acting out against white people instead of the other way around.
In light of recent events surrounding the casting of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, many people are outraged by the casting call that excluded whites and used this chance to call the matter reverse racism (Kemper 1).
Counterargument
While America has gone in leaps in bounds to improve its view of races, it can be argued that racism still exists and has just evolved to manifest itself in more ugly ways.
The general public's viewpoint on an issue or a person is affected by how the media covers it.
How America’s media decides to cover a news story can affect how the audience sees the
On a trip to the north in 1947 Mary Sive learned the meaning of segregation and racism when she realized that the point of it all was to loom over every aspect of life and make everything more difficult for a colored person no matter how trivially small the matter was. A little over fifty years ago this policy still existed and people of different races were unable to drink from the same water fountain as white people. Now, racism still exists except it's not as obvious as seen in the past. Racism today manifests itself in America’s media outlets, schools, and technology.
The issue is racism. Racism is discrimination directed at someone of a …show more content…
Some authorities even go as far as to claim that problems like homelessness, racism, or inequality no longer seem to be pressing urban matters. (Baeton 4).
Additional Counter Arguments
Additionally, many believe that minorities are now performing reverse racism and acting out against white people instead of the other way around.
In light of recent events surrounding the casting of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, many people are outraged by the casting call that excluded whites and used this chance to call the matter reverse racism (Kemper 1).
Counterargument
While America has gone in leaps in bounds to improve its view of races, it can be argued that racism still exists and has just evolved to manifest itself in more ugly ways.
The general public's viewpoint on an issue or a person is affected by how the media covers it.
How America’s media decides to cover a news story can affect how the audience sees the