Equality Essay

Equality is defined as the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities. I am a strong believer in equality, as our country thrives upon the basis of it. But still I wonder, are all the varying races of the United States truly equal? Throughout history, African Americans have fought for their equality, but at what cost? Studies have shown that Whites feel they are not being treated equally, and I agree with this. There are many things that have led me to believe this is true, big and small but all need to be treated with the same importance as this is an extremely pressing issue.
To begin with, there are many African American advancement groups. I am not saying in any way at all that this is a bad thing, it’s actually a very good thing to be proud of who you are and try to better yourself in any way possible but when it comes down to Black Entertainment Television and Black History Month and others of the sort, some Whites can’t help but think, “what about us?”. I’ve seen other races respond with statements such as, “Whites are already advanced enough” and “If there was White Entertainment Television that would just be racist”. This leads me into my next topic, the job market.
In no way are Whites any more advanced in the job market than Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Middle Easterners, etc. Many Whites actually get turned down for jobs because companies are legally required to hire a certain amount of people from each race to maintain equality in the workplace. This must be done no matter how qualified or unqualified a person is for the job. Whites are losing jobs just on the basis of the color of their skin. This, I see, is a major problem. Jobs should not be given out because you fit a certain demographical profile; jobs should be given based on your qualifications, character, and experience. I believe that everyone should be given a fair chance at a job no matter their age, race, gender, sexuality, etc.
My next point is that the majority