Is It Because I M Black Analysis

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Last week I was in my social studies class and we were approached with the question that soon escalated to the telling of a story. One of my classmates spoke about their experience with something that most of us have experienced or witnessed. When a black person states the following, “Why? Is it because I’m black”. Then, another student expressed their opinion to this particular statement. They concluded that black students do this with the intention to take advantage, basically to excuse themselves. I disagree. I am not black but I am what society may label as “colored”, so I can relate to a certain level. Black and Latino culture are unique, but when it comes to racial and social construction in the U.S, both distinct races can commiserate. As a person of color I have to be on the lookout. On the lookout for inequality and unfair treatment because I have to stand up for myself. This is because I know that I will not be accepted by everyone solely …show more content…

Also, the Brown v Board of Education desegregated schools and we have now had a black president. However, that does not indicate that the act of judging someone before you know them is over. Yes, there has been improvements in our society, but the tension among races, religions, sexes, and age are happening single everyday. How is prejudice against women at an end when my friend worries that the length of her skirt will determine her dignity? How has prejudice been abolished when my classmate is afraid to be misjudged because of their religion? Woman’s expectations are decreasing and racial discrimination is increasing all because of the judgement and fear among us when we are exposed to the media that surrounds us. And these two are only some of the many examples of prejudice. Prejudice will start to decrease when we stop protesting for the same reasons we have been protesting 50 years

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