One
Social issue that I find interesting is the concept of racism in less than privileged
environments. It is widely accepted and known I feel in poverty stricken
neighborhoods or areas that racism is alive and prosperous. I grew up in
between borders of the cities, Long Beach and Compton. I have experienced the
effects of racism shape me, along with my peers both negatively and otherwise.
I state otherwise because there is I feel no positive effects of such ideals.
The
concept that I find the most interesting and I have talks with people that I am
close with is the idea in racism of segregation. Segregation focused more on
the effect it has on formation of the social groups. Growing up and always
getting asked “What are you?” and after answering, I was always curious as to
how the person would react. I am a mixture of African American, Hispanic, and
Caucasian. Why would anyone care what I am? Why should it matter? Is it just
curiosity or are you trying to label me as “Mexican” or “light skin” or “White”?
I eventually found patterns in segregation in high school, college, work, and
everyday life more common. Young minds seem not to care during development of
the mind and as we mature, racism and social profiling seem to subconsciously
shape who we hang out with, or who we choose to allow around us.
It
is shame of this segregation that develops in our attitude; that repels people
that may in other cases have become friends.
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