Rhetoric And Public Address

Racial discrimination

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Being a part of the society one always wanted to be accepted by the community, but with the advancement of time, this fact becomes apparent that it is the society and people, who would decide whether one is part of that society or not. Few of the social issues turned into epidemics for the organization. Racial discrimination is one of the main problems that are still there despite people claims that they are liberal beings who believe in equality. It has been seen that in America blacks are still not accepted as they should be.

Racism is an issue about which many claims that it has been ended with the abolishment of slavery but unfortunately that is not the case. There are many challenges that black people came across daily and it is something that could be witnessed daily. One of the significant issues that I have come across is the freedom of speech and being deprived of the job opportunities (Alang,et,al,2019). Racial discrimination could be a dehumanizing experience that one could have. Taking this fact into account that we are living in the 21st century where this issue should be no more an issue. Discriminatory act based on color incorporates in people feelings of hatred, and they start challenging the state for getting the fundamental rights that they deserve. It is a kind of termite that weakens the foundation of the country and teaches in black people feelings of insecurity.

By spinning the wheel of history, it could be seen that many philosophers declared, judging people based on their skin color is immoral. It won't be wrong to say that same racism is being wrapped up in modern America, as it could be witnessed that blacks not only have to face racial discrimination in education and career-making but at the same time this fact cannot undermine that number of black mothers are dying just because of their black skin. Racial discrimination could not be justified at any cost (Chaney,et,al,2013). It is unethical to categorize people based on their color and not let them come up on equal ground because of their color. I would say that being Americans, we all should break this categorization of humans based on caste, color, and creed by looking at the long term benefits of the country. It is time for all the white and black people to join their hands for a brighter future by ensuring the equality of rights. Blacks are being victimized, both directly and indirectly of racial discrimination. There has been seen many examples of direct racial discrimination as many of the blacks are not given flats on rent. There are many pieces of evidence that agencies are not let a black to have a flat because of his race. It has become a common trend that when a black raise his/her voice against racism there, he/she faces violence. There could be seen many killings that happen just because one belongs to the black community.

Pieces of evidence show that the police much more likely shot black people than white citizens. According to reports, blacks make about 37.4 percent of the general population in America, and the rate of blacks being killed by the police is 62.7 percent. Blacks are being targeted in all fields of life, i.e. the number of black prisoners is much more than the white prisoners. The most common example of this racial discrimination is the arresting of people with drugs, and as per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 9.5 percent white were imprisoned in 2018 for using and selling drugs whereas blacks who were arrested and detained in case of the medicine were 10.5 percent. Efforts that are being made for protecting the rights of black are appreciated as it could be seen that racial discrimination Act saves the black community from many inequalities, but the conditions are not still satisfactory.

Maternal mortality has become a scandal too, whether the number of deaths of black mothers is much higher than the white mothers. It is evident that despite living in the modern world, blacks are still treated inhumanely. Black mothers are three to four times at more risk of death according to the most recent research, and reasons behind this risk are poverty, adverse health conditions, and low income. Blacks are not even being provided with decent jobs, and in most situations, they are not welcomed (Duffey, et,al,2018). Since my school days, I have been observing that a line was drawn between other white students where I was not even given freedom of speech and me. By keeping in account the present circumstances, it has now become the need of the hour for people, societies and states to show seriousness for countering the racism. The authorities must protect the rights of the blacks who are struggling since long for getting their fundamental humans rights.

High profile death of Erica Garner, a young mother of 27 years, was an African American. This could be the best example for showing how racism and lack of access to proper medical care for black women have become a national crisis. Not much longer after the birth of her second child, Garner had a cardiac arrest because of her health conditions that were not at all satisfactory. Four months later she had an asthma attack that led towards a second cardiac arrest and became a reason for her death. It was an incident that grasps the attention of authorities that black community is being exploited of their rights and is not being given jobs so that they could make their living standard better to meet their general needs of health.

Many other pieces of evidence clearly show that blacks because of unemployment are directed to commit crimes. Firstly they had to face discrimination when they wanted to get themselves enrolled in institutions, and if they get employed, after getting the education they are not allowed to apply for most of the jobs. There are not given situations as quickly as white are being given so this discrimination is casting negative impacts on all aspects of their life whether it’s their health, income, career and family life, they are being oppressed by separating them from white people.

Not only emotional support would make a visible difference but taking some practical steps would end the difficulties of blacks who are being deprived of all their rights. Black went through many emotional traumas when they had to face discrimination. Racial discrimination makes them have feelings of fear and insecurity as they are not welcome by their society for making the place they live in a better area for all. Feelings of fear, hatred, revenge, and aggression overtook them. It is the time for the society to take steps for making the situation better by promoting brotherhood and equality (Singh, et, al,2004).

Society must observe religious and moral teachings that teach every individual to take this fact in consideration that all individuals are being created equally. No one can claim that he is better or superior to others based on his color. Societies and states must realize the fact; racism is causing long term damage to the nation. Racism is an obstacle in the way of progress. People thought they belong to any race, should be given equal rights despite making walls of discrimination for them and discouraging them from making progress in the world.

References:

Alang, S. M. (2019). Mental health care among blacks in America: Confronting racism and constructing solutions. Health services research, 54(2), 346-355.

Chaney, C., & Robertson, R. V. (2013). Racism and police brutality in America. Journal of African American Studies, 17(4), 480-505.

Duffey, D. E. (2018). It's No Secret, it's Racism.

Singh, N. P. (2004). Black is a Country. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.