Although many of the students who study African American history may not be able to fully empathize with The Emmitt Till Case they may on the other hand find the content useful in reflecting on their own lifestyle. In particular, this book would be most influential to young readers (7th-10th graders) who can come to realize how far we have come as a nation. It is most beneficial to learn from our own history in order to prevent any further prejudice and
This made her realize that her fellow brownies had somehow gotten the message either by society or at home that Blacks were different. This was probably one of the catalytic factors that made her consider migrating to the South for a university education. Another factor was the fact that African-Americans in the South were very vocal about obtaining their civil rights as opposed to the docile Black Northerners. Through all these racial discriminations and oppressions, she still believed that there was going to be an end to the racial bias. This is because, as a teenager growing up during the Black Power Movement in the 70’s without personal racial bias experience, she listened and believed in the speeches of Martin Luther King and other Black activist leaders and so was always optimistic that a time like today would come.
These children are usually victims of low quality education and obstruct the income equality gap, as they grow older. Even though there are people who have earned a degree they still suffer from income inequality. In the Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare the author Raine Dozier states “black degree holders were able to keep pace in cumulative work experience, their wage trajectories flattened over their twenties, relative to both a previous cohort and young white degree holders.”(4) Is this fair to a person who may have the same degree but they are of a different race but still is a victim of this unbalanced economy? Do employers play a role in economic
To what extent was the black civil rights movement successful in bringing about social and political change for black Americans between 1880 and 1990? “There must be the position of superior and inferior” was a statement by Lincoln in 1858, a view that formed the basis of discrimination towards black people. Although civil rights for black people eventually improved, both socially and politically, it was difficult to change the view that black people were inferior to white people, one of the main factors why the movement took so long. The period between 1880 and 1945 can be seen as a period of stasis. The civil rights movement had little impact with few significant improvements towards the overall goal of equality.
I think it is because of two basic reasons; firstly, as Tatum points out, one can relate better with peers of their own race because they too understand the difficulties of being a minority. I think she really made a great point, how can we expect a white person to understand the racism towards African Americans. Ms. Tatum gave an example regarding a 9th grade substitute teacher suggesting four-year colleges to all her white students and suggesting that a black adolescent male in her class go to a community college. It would be almost silly for that African American boy to sympathize with one of the white peers, not only would it be hard to relate to each other, it would be downright embarrassing. I actually think that the white teenager wouldn’t be able to see why the colored boy was hurt, they would just brush it off and give an explanation like “oh the teacher didn’t mean it like that”.
Wilson argues that race was becoming less and less important in predicting the economic possibilities for well-educated African Americans. Since the black-led Civil Rights movement had been victorious in removing many racial barriers that made nearly impossible for well trained African Americans to gain access to appropriate educational and occupational opportunities. Wilson believed that this opened access that was unprecedented in the racial stratification system in the United States and that it would result in a noteworthy change and lasting gains for African American families with a quality amount of educational attainment. Research has only partially supported Wilson’s optimism. Yes blacks did experience significant educational and occupational gains during the 1970’s, their upward mobility has since tapered off, notably in the 1980’s and 1990’s.
immorally wrong 2. deserve to have the same opportunities If blacks are given equal rights to whites.....Well look at it this way if blacks are just now having freedom they expect to be just as free as whites, but they are not being treated as fairly b/c 1. poor working conditions and lower wages 2. More susceptible to committing crimes b/c it is caused by the strain of the social revolution however black crime declined as the African American population moved towards a more equal status The legacy of W.E.B. DuBois as a writer, thinker, and racial leader may well prove to be more durable than that of any other African American of the 20th
Personal Responsibility Jeff Dickson GEN/200 October 15, 2012 Susan Ward Personal Responsibility Personal responsibility is lacking in many young college students. A persons responsibilities are not only important in personal life but in your education and career lives as well and with relaxed personal responsibilities, many college students may find it difficult to succeed personally, professionally, and academically. Personal responsibility is being accountable for your actions, accepting the consequences that come from those actions and understanding that what you do personally, professionally, and academically impacts those around you in each of those fields. It begins with a solid family foundation however sadly the traditional
This ideology was created to make African Americans feel inferior by stating, “‘Well the Asian Americans succeeded; why can’t you”’(The University of the Law). Due to this they were able to make African Americans feel less than Asian Americans. However, as this myth continued it led to the belief that all Asian Americans were at a higher rank compare to other minorities. This ideology eventually affected Asian Americans because of the pressure Asian Americans had to deal with. However, “Asian Americans have not achieved economic success except in a superficial sense.”(The University of the Law).
Christopher Minett To what extent was the Federal Government responsible for improving the status of African Americans in the United States in the years 1945 – 65? After the Second World War, The United States of America was seen as a place of freedom and hope for those who strived for a better life. But, in reality, the freedom was not exactly as everyone would have imagined. Struggling with debt and racism, the country was not as problem free as they advertised to the world. Although there was grave problems facing racial equality after the war, by the 1960's, the black community had achieved so much to gain equality.