Racial Ethnic Group Paper
Patrick Norris
Final Paper
March 26, 2013
Racial Ethnic Groups in the United States
Even in 2013 racism and ethic differences are a struggle in the United
States. This is mainly due to the fact that unlike fifty years ago when the country was split just black and white, there are now more races involved. Granted, the generations now are much more knowledgeable about the ethic differences, most don’t see any harm in a person judged based on their skin color.
However, those who do still find it a problem have taken it to the extreme to let their opinions be known. Take for instance in week five’s reading; the hate that was betrayed against Asian Americans in the radio show where over two dozen Asian Americans were physically
injured, …show more content…
Asian Americans have a huge burden on them just like the Latino races but it’s not as much as being considered “illegal”. Their pressure is more of an educational outlook. They are expected to excel in school and get great grades at high education at the best colleges. Some of this plays into their benefit though considering the life they will be able to live by better educating themselves. They are pressured with these expectations through their own families though too.
For instance it is assumed that if a Caucasian American meets an Asian
American while they are at school, such as college, it may be assumed that the Asian American is good at math. It might not be verbally said, but as Americans that is a trait that Asian Americans have always had. This is a trait though that does not , and should not, be given up with trying to fit into the American way of life. If anything a trait like this only enhances living in America.
Take for instance the breakdown of educations in America. Asian-Indian
Americans lead the country when it comes to obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from college with 70.1%, Chinese Americans follow with 52.1%;
Filipino Americans 48%, Vietnamese Americans at 27.8%, …show more content…
Could this be that years down the road history is repeating itself only with another race, which race will it be? Will it be all of them?
Will it be illegal immigrants? African Americans though were willing to fight for what they believed they had a right to, they stood up and protected themselves and many dies fighting for what they believe in, which is the exact way that Americans are known to live their lives.
That quality in itself is one of the most solid reasons as to why
African Americans are treated equally in America now as opposed to having different drinking fountains and bathrooms and having to sit in the back of the bus.
Many of the challenges facing African Americans today are more subtle and involve a struggle that is more within the African American community than without. Many of these challenges involve fighting negative stereotypes that were born from hip hop videos or the misuse of power and authority by well-known figures in the African American
Final Paper
March 26, 2013
Racial Ethnic Groups in the United States
Even in 2013 racism and ethic differences are a struggle in the United
States. This is mainly due to the fact that unlike fifty years ago when the country was split just black and white, there are now more races involved. Granted, the generations now are much more knowledgeable about the ethic differences, most don’t see any harm in a person judged based on their skin color.
However, those who do still find it a problem have taken it to the extreme to let their opinions be known. Take for instance in week five’s reading; the hate that was betrayed against Asian Americans in the radio show where over two dozen Asian Americans were physically
injured, …show more content…
Asian Americans have a huge burden on them just like the Latino races but it’s not as much as being considered “illegal”. Their pressure is more of an educational outlook. They are expected to excel in school and get great grades at high education at the best colleges. Some of this plays into their benefit though considering the life they will be able to live by better educating themselves. They are pressured with these expectations through their own families though too.
For instance it is assumed that if a Caucasian American meets an Asian
American while they are at school, such as college, it may be assumed that the Asian American is good at math. It might not be verbally said, but as Americans that is a trait that Asian Americans have always had. This is a trait though that does not , and should not, be given up with trying to fit into the American way of life. If anything a trait like this only enhances living in America.
Take for instance the breakdown of educations in America. Asian-Indian
Americans lead the country when it comes to obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from college with 70.1%, Chinese Americans follow with 52.1%;
Filipino Americans 48%, Vietnamese Americans at 27.8%, …show more content…
Could this be that years down the road history is repeating itself only with another race, which race will it be? Will it be all of them?
Will it be illegal immigrants? African Americans though were willing to fight for what they believed they had a right to, they stood up and protected themselves and many dies fighting for what they believe in, which is the exact way that Americans are known to live their lives.
That quality in itself is one of the most solid reasons as to why
African Americans are treated equally in America now as opposed to having different drinking fountains and bathrooms and having to sit in the back of the bus.
Many of the challenges facing African Americans today are more subtle and involve a struggle that is more within the African American community than without. Many of these challenges involve fighting negative stereotypes that were born from hip hop videos or the misuse of power and authority by well-known figures in the African American