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Racial inequality or oppression: Do they truly exist in today's society? 47 Articles

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    by Alan Fernald

    Everyone is a racist. Regardless of skin color, every single person with whom I have discussed the topic of racism has eventually admitted that they too did indeed discriminate based upon the color of a person's skin. Ev...read more

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    by Paul Schingle

    While I agree with the notion that everyone shows prejudice, and probably shows it on a regular basis, I disagree with the notion that everyone is a racist. Perhaps I'm making too fine a distinction but there is a differe...read more

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    by Mona Gallagher

    Racial inequality is currently being expressed in full sight and with blatant disregard of the law in today's U.S. District Court. The American public is unaware of the proportions of this lawsuit and the history behind it...read more

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    by C S Slockbower

    We live in a nation, the very founding documents of which assure freedom of thought and expression. As long as people are allowed-as they should be-to hold and express their own individual viewpoints and beliefs, racism wi...read more

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    by Night Writer

    Although this article may seem like a condemnation of white people, it has not been written for that purpose. I hope that I can awaken some sense of accountability and sensitivity of my people in this country toward blac...read more

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    by Charles Popielarz

    A statistical argument on racial inequity can easily be won by the participant who argues that,in America, whites fair better than blacks. Anyone who argues against that point would need to interpret the data in an origin...read more

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    by Robert Solis

    Racial inequality is still very much alive in our country. But what about all the legislation we've passed for the rights of the minorities in our nation? The efforts of King? Chavez? Racial inequality may have been defe...read more

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    by Gary Betts

    Racial inequality in the United States is alive and well. White people, whether they believe it or not, still think of themselves as superior to the blacks. This started early in American history with black slaves and has ...read more

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    by Michael T. Heath

    WHY DON'T THEY JUST GET OVER IT? This question is typically posed by someone who is sick and tired of hearing minorities speak to these issues. The type of person who can close their ears, but never their own mouth. While...read more

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    by thegirl

    By default, the human is bound to stereotype and discriminate. As thinking beings, we have beliefs and opinions. We are also attracted to power, to rule and control our surroundings. With the unequal distribution of power ...read more

  • 11 of 47

    by Panicatacgirl1

    The Mindset of Black America I want to tell you about my people. We are a race contrived of survivors. We are powerful and enigmatic. We are black Americans. It is high time that our country receive a new perspective...read more

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    by White-Night

    If you asked me this question about a month ago, I would have said yes, racial oppression does exist in todays society, but I wouldn't have had any facts to back this up. However, after an experience with I had with an Af...read more

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    by Carona Micheal Davis

    To say that racial inequality and or oppression does not exist in today's society is like saying that the world is free of ignorance, violence and hunger. When we speak of racial inequality we can look back on the days of ...read more

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    by Mark Watkins

    Of course racial inequality and oppression exist in today's society. And, everyone knows it. Where do you want to start making comparisons? Every walk of life, every situation, whether political, social, or economic has...read more

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    by Braden O'Dowda

    This is a queston some people may not ask themselves that often, but the fact is yes, there is in short, a lot of racism in the world today. it may be passive agressive or in your face, but it is still there. Racial discr...read more

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    by Chad Seime

    After being in public school for 12 years I can tell you without hesitation that "yes" racism and oppression still exist. However if you disagree I would urge you to listen in on any Jr. high school, High school or College...read more

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    by Pukalolo Palolo

    In America, minorities are treated like royalty, and while I believe that everyone should have an opportunity at what they want to do in life, it's becoming increasingly difficult as a white person to do so. Take a look a...read more

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    by Bradley Hankins

    Even though as Americans we hope of racial equality would be so, it is very noticeable that there is some inequality between races in the United States. There has always been inequality and oppressions since the first mee...read more

  • by cyndihaltom52

    To some extent racial tension exists in all societies. It has come to be my belief that it isn't the color but the attitude and mannerisms that create the oppression and inequality. 'White Trash' and 'Niger's' are the sa...read more

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    by Census

    Our government is not a good one. It is not bad. It is average, and that is something we must strive to correct. This is why most political writers overstate our government's corruption. To keep our government from becomin...read more

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