Fear In Staples Black Men And Public Space

It is true that in Staples’ “Black Men and Public Space” an environment of fear is built by prejudice so much so that it is compared to a “bear country.” Our choices to be prejudiced to those few who are different in our community negatively affect us all. These choices have their consequences and these consequences will have to be met by the affected. Our inclinations to give into prejudices negatively impact our community because it reinforces bias, continues a cycle of ignorance, and sets a poor example. These inclinations are fed by fear and they continue the degradation of the community with their gloomy natures. A bias towards others is often invigorated with fear; they go hand in hand in their role of feeding prejudice. Fear is a major