Racism In Racial Preference Essay
Running Head: RACIAL PREFERENCE 1
Whites Swim in Racial Preference
Samantha N. Brown
Ivy Tech Community College
RACIAL PREFERENCE 2
Abstract
Taking a personal perspective and/or look into to what privilege or white privilege is and/or means and how it relates to others of different ethnic and racial backgrounds. Seeing the relation to what racial preference (privilege) is and how excerpts of an article written by Tim Wise portrays in a factual and/or opinion based format of how certain advantages vary in ways such as education, …show more content…
In part, that is because various individuals and groups actually benefit from racial and ethnic discrimination in terms of money, status, and influence. Discrimination permits members of the majority to enhance their wealth, power, and presitge at the expense of others. Less qualified people get jobs and promotions simply because they are members of the dominant group. Such individuals and groups will not surrender these advantages easily. (p. 245)
Turn on the TV or flip open a laptop to find many ongoing or breaking news stories that relate to discrimination, prejudice, and/or racism. Our text defines discrimination as being “the denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups because of prejudice or other arbituary reason” (Schaefer, 2014, p. 240). Prejudice is defined as “ a negative attitude toward an entire categoryof people, often ethnic or racial minority” (Schaefer, 2014, p. 240). Racism is defined as “the belief that one race is supreme and all others are innately inferior” (Schaefer, 2014, p. 240). What creates a society that is so racially charged? How or even who determines one group the majority over the other? Throughout our United States history, there has been so many instances where one group (primarily and more often times than not, Whites) has been more dominant and/or more privileged than the …show more content…
Meaning, I was extremely lucky to be afforded the family and lifestyle I was given. I never had to want for anything growing up, given a second glance when walking into a department store, or struggle with trying to communicate with others who did not speak my language. Life always seemed to be easy, fun, and carefree and if issues or problems did arise, they were quickly resolved and without any adverse effect. So what does this all say about
Whites Swim in Racial Preference
Samantha N. Brown
Ivy Tech Community College
RACIAL PREFERENCE 2
Abstract
Taking a personal perspective and/or look into to what privilege or white privilege is and/or means and how it relates to others of different ethnic and racial backgrounds. Seeing the relation to what racial preference (privilege) is and how excerpts of an article written by Tim Wise portrays in a factual and/or opinion based format of how certain advantages vary in ways such as education, …show more content…
In part, that is because various individuals and groups actually benefit from racial and ethnic discrimination in terms of money, status, and influence. Discrimination permits members of the majority to enhance their wealth, power, and presitge at the expense of others. Less qualified people get jobs and promotions simply because they are members of the dominant group. Such individuals and groups will not surrender these advantages easily. (p. 245)
Turn on the TV or flip open a laptop to find many ongoing or breaking news stories that relate to discrimination, prejudice, and/or racism. Our text defines discrimination as being “the denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups because of prejudice or other arbituary reason” (Schaefer, 2014, p. 240). Prejudice is defined as “ a negative attitude toward an entire categoryof people, often ethnic or racial minority” (Schaefer, 2014, p. 240). Racism is defined as “the belief that one race is supreme and all others are innately inferior” (Schaefer, 2014, p. 240). What creates a society that is so racially charged? How or even who determines one group the majority over the other? Throughout our United States history, there has been so many instances where one group (primarily and more often times than not, Whites) has been more dominant and/or more privileged than the …show more content…
Meaning, I was extremely lucky to be afforded the family and lifestyle I was given. I never had to want for anything growing up, given a second glance when walking into a department store, or struggle with trying to communicate with others who did not speak my language. Life always seemed to be easy, fun, and carefree and if issues or problems did arise, they were quickly resolved and without any adverse effect. So what does this all say about