Discrimination And Stereotyping In Today's Society

My reactions as part of the minority group to the discrimination and stereotyping would have been the same as those displayed by the children that received the discrimination. However, the consequences of the exercise allowed the children to experience both sides of discrimination as the receiver and the giver; which appeared to change their perspective on life even into adulthood. The experience influenced how they treated people from different ethnic groups and the values and ethics they taught their children when dealing with minorities. Eventually, the make-up of the town remained the same however Ms. Jameson integrated the course into the school curriculum. There is no ethnic group superior to another, we are all created equal and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. In today’s society, discrimination and stereotyping still exist, however, it is not displayed as prevalent as in the past. For example, when the Supreme Court changed the constitution dealing with marriage, some states discriminated against performing gay marriages, yet a gay couple was allowed to have their
Society to include the government, school teachers, religious leaders, parents, heads of major corporations, legal system, and individuals must make a conscious effort to eradicate racism. Parents eradicate racism by teaching our children to respect people and treat them as they treat themselves. The government must legislate and enforce laws governing all citizens, religious leaders teach their congregation that our greatest commandment is to love everyone, whereas, corporate leaders hire and promote employees based on their skill, knowledge and abilities regardless of their color or gender. In regards to our legal system, a complete overhaul is needed; it is biased toward minorities and punishment is not meted equal for similar committed crimes for all members of our