Analysis of African American Culture

Running Head: Analysis of African American Culture

Analysis of African American Culture

Abstract

The African American society is filled with many negative attributes which make it

unsuitable for one to desire to be a part of it. These negative attributes are as follows: decades

of unwed mothers, poor educational background, violence, gang activity, drug abuse, poor work

ethic, high numbers of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, lower morals and

standards, and poverty-stricken. Many research articles will be discussed to support these

negative feelings.

Analysis of the African American Culture In today 's society, many people state all people are equal and should be treated so. I

believe that all people should be treated fairly. However, I do not buy the concept that all people

are equal. Therefore, I do not think all people can or should be treated equally. There are

some people who are born into this world that need extra assistance from someone. There are

many people who could be self-sufficient, but choose to depend on others. These people should

not be treated as equals to those who absolutely need help.

With that said, Caucasians and African-Americans have many different inherent qualities

that makes them unequal. I believe that many of these differences are by choice. I do not want

to be a part of the African-American culture due to these differences. Some of the reasons are

as follows: increased percentage of poverty-stricken, increased involvement in violence,

increased gang involvement, increased percentage of drug abuse, doubled percentage of

HIV/AIDS, lack of educational background, decades of unwed mothers, widespread sexually

diseases other than HIV/AIDS, personal morals and values, and poor work ethic. All of these

ideas are interrelated. Some of the reasons are the consequence, reaction, or root of the

problems. An example of

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