Dimensions of Racism (PDF)

Introduction:
Discrimination has been around for a long time. There have been many sorts of discrimination
throughout history; but, in today's culture, it is not a norm to anticipate it. We've come a long way from
the days of slavery and white supremacy in the Middle Ages to the civilization we live in today. While
acknowledging that prejudice of any form persists, I do so with a sad heart. Let's start with an
explanation of what discrimination is. Defining discrimination is a difficult endeavor since it
encompasses so much. According to dictionary.com, discrimination is defined as "the unfair or biased
treatment of distinct groups of people or objects, notably on the basis of color, age, or sex" (Dictionary).
The denial of equal opportunity and/or rights to a certain group is what is meant by discrimination.
Discrimination may be based on a wide range of factors, including age, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, mental or physical impairment, and more. Everywhere from the workplace to the
schoolyard to the newsroom is a location where people are subjected to discrimination. In
remembrance of our contemporary discriminatory difficulties, we shall concentrate on racial and ethnic
discrimination against minorities in this article. In addition, we'll look at some of the causes of
discrimination and possible solutions. Defining the characteristics of discrimination against minorities is
difficult since it's so broad.
Body:
Discrimination against minorities, or discrimination against minorities, is defined as discrimination. The
notion of prejudice against minorities, on the other hand, must be properly comprehended. Take a
closer look at what constitutes a minority. For the uninitiated, a "minority" refers to a tiny group of
people. A minority in legal terms is a group in which is a segment of a population varying from others in
certain characteristics and generally subjected to unequal treatment. Minority may include persons of a
different hue such as Hispanics or African Americans. People of other faiths, such as Muslims or Jews,
may also be included. Individuals who speak a second language may be part of a group of minorities.
Minority groups are groups of people who don't fit in with their society because of their unique
characteristics. Wirth (1945) defined minority groups as "any group of people who are given out from
the others in the public sphere for discrepancy and unequal intervention, and who therefore regard self
as entities of collective discrimination because of their distinct physical or cultural characteristics." What
is it about these intangible groupings that makes them fair game for racial profiling?
Using race and ethnicity to classify the population of the United States of America would result in a
skewed data set. Despite the fact that the United States is a cultural melting pot, the country's
population is mostly white. An estimated 72 percent of the American population is white, according to
Wikipedia. It's also possible to accept the truth that certain social groupings wield greater clout than
others. Dominance is a significant component in racial prejudice. "Domination" should be a stable title
for the strongest group. Sociologists have identified this dominant group as the group that discriminates.
In addition to having the most influence, privilege, and social standing, this group is well-known for all of
these attributes. It's true, though, that numbers aren't the most important factor in distinguishing a
dominating group. Or to put it another way, just because one group is in control does not mean that it is
also the majority. The majority may nevertheless be dominated by a tiny, powerful minority. A minority
group, on the other hand, is a complete opposite. People who are singled out, have little or no authority
in society, are disadvantaged or not privileged at all, and have little or no status in their society are part
of this category. For that reason, they are exposed to uneven treatment and are objects of collective

prejudice. In many cases, these minorities are overlooked or ignored. That is to say, they only have a
marginal or impotent role in society. It is not uncommon for marginalized communities to be socially
exclusionary and disadvantaged.
An understanding of discrimination, its meaning, and how it works is helpful, but more is needed to
completely comprehend a notion and react to it. In this situation we comprehend discrimination, but,
we have yet to connect to it or grasp its instances in real-time. Discrimination involves what exactly?
This question can only be answered if you comprehend the many forms of prejudice. Direct
discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimization all fall under the umbrella of
discrimination. Direct discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently because of their race or
ethnicity. Because they were treated the same as everyone else, they were unfairly disadvantaged. It is
illegal to harass someone because of their protected traits or because of their sexual orientation. As long
as the victim's (reasonable) impression of the unwelcome behavior differs from the harasser's intent,
the victim is entitled to compensation. Violations of human dignity occur when a person is treated
unfairly because they have made an accusation of discrimination, supported or provided evidence in a
case of discrimination, or submitted a complaint about equality. The ability to identify, prevent, and
respond to discriminatory behaviors is critical.
As a result, understanding discrimination in order to identify it and make a change is essential. Just to
give you an idea, we make snap judgments about other people based on things like their socioeconomic
background, race, ethnicity, gender, and even their general outlook on life. Some may claim that these
features are inherent in human nature.... In contrast, others argue that they are the outcome of our
society's influence. Apart from that, the most common basis for prejudice is the association people
make based on how they seem, behave, think, and communicate. Judgment or categorization of
individuals or things is a typical human cognitive function. Discrimination, on the other hand, goes much
beyond simple mental processes. One can reliably characterize the distinction between naturally
occurring cognitive human behavior and prejudice after deconstructing discrimination. Individuals'
biases are influenced by a wide range of circumstances, including their family and community's ideas as
well as their own personal experiences and opinions about society. Although I don't believe we're born
racists, I do believe we're born "groupists." It seems that evolution has shaped us to readily classify
whole groups of individuals as the enemy, after which we may easily express and even promote their
agony and death. a different Robert Wright "When it comes to identifying this enemy–defining the "out-
group,' individuals are quite adaptable," says a new study that suggests racism is not innate. There are a
variety of ways to categorize members of the out-group, including their ethnicity, religion, and even the
color of their uniforms. Whatever organization we deem a danger to our interests ultimately has the last
say. Race is a "social construct" in this sense. However, it isn't always linked to our patterns of fear,
distrust or hate in any fundamental way. To put it another way, we have the potential to create a society
in which race has no importance. Racism, sexism, ageism, and other forms of discrimination are all
examples of the effects of discrimination. Discrimination and minority discrimination are the root causes
of racism, according to Wright's view (due to them often being of a different race).
The United States has gone a long way since the days of slavery, but racism and prejudice remain a
major issue in the country today. Discrimination is immoral and cruel, but it persists in our society
despite widespread public agreement. As a result of the election of Donald Trump as the country's 45th
president, our culture has undergone a profound transformation. It has been shown that a leader's
influence on the people he or she governs is enormous. The opinions and encouragements of a leader