The Role Of Social Injustice In The United States

One of the most controversial topics that has been around since the beginning of mankind: equality. I believe in an equilibrium amongst all human beings. All forms of social injustices have impacted people but some have created a greater impression on history. People from across the globe speak of the moral values of equality. The United States is the country that advocates egalitarianism the most profoundly yet it still faces many issues. It is morally incorrect to discriminate each other solely because we are not all the same on the outside but anatomically, we are all the same. No one relishes in being judged, therefore, why do we do it to others? People encounter social injustice based on their economic status, gender, race, religion, age, health,

I will admit, I have belittled others before without even realizing it. I am taking action within myself to terminate that prejudice side within me. My belief in equality is robust because I myself have faced discrimination. My encounters were not as drastic as those faced by African-Americans in the 1950’s but they were encounters nonetheless. In the summer of 2013, my immediate family and two of my best friends traveled to Phoenix, Arizona. We had heard stories about the discrimination against Mexicans but we all assumed that they were hyperboles to start a social eruption. Upon our arrival to the hotel, we all decided to cool off in the pool. At first, we were the only ones in the pool area. Within 20 minutes, a white family of about 8 enters the area as well. None of them stepped inside the pool because we were there. Instead of sharing a pool with us, they stuffed themselves in the Jacuzzi in 100 degree weather. Once we left to