Analyzing the Current State of Race Relations in the USA

This essay delves into the complex and evolving landscape of race relations in America. It examines the perspectives of various ethnic and racial groups, highlighting the disparities and challenges that persist. The analysis considers the impact of political shifts, cultural influences, and historical context on the experiences of Black Americans and other minority groups. The essay explores whether race relations are improving or deteriorating, considering factors such as access to opportunities, justice system interactions, and societal attitudes. It references relevant sources and research to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of racial dynamics in the United States, offering insights into future prospects and potential paths toward a more equitable society.

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What is the current status of race relations in America? Do you think they are
gradually improving or are they becoming worse?
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Annals of Race- Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Man

Race relations in America have always been a hot topic for the world. The text shows
a contrast of what is perceived as a view for the black men in the country (Henry Louis
Gates). America being one of the most developed and growth oriented countries, has always
been backward when it come to race structure and their acceptance. The number of
Hispanics, blacks and Asians are growing in America but their place in the society still lacks
when it comes to equality (Cramer).
The ethnic and racial groups consider the race relations to be bad in America whereas
the whites disagree with the fact that discrimination based on race is even considered in the
country (Cramer). Politically changed structure, held by the new office is said to have
increased the gap between the people in America based on their race and origin.
This tends to start from a very low level and has been engrossed in the minds of
students in schools and colleges. People feel that the new races and emigrants have taken
away their opportunities and have started to bring a change in the ethnicity of the country.
New cultures have created their importance and have started to influence the economy of
USA (Henry Louis Gates).
Past has been an example of the negativity and problems that black men have been
through because of extreme racism present in the minds of people, and it did not just stop at
the common public’s level but was also carried to the delegates, leading to their unacceptance
by the white citizens to rule them and often creating disparities between the nation and the
government. The racially insensitive class is not the illiterate but most common amongst the
educated class.
Even after years of struggle, blacks tend to have less access to higher pay scales in the
same job than the white people and getting into good schools and colleges is also an obstacle
faced by the black origin (Sharpe). They are tending to face difficulty with the justice system
and maintaining relations with the police system as well.
Looking at the future, the expectation has been to a less discriminated society but
results from the present research and analysis shows that growing number of black people in
the country might increase the barriers of culture and opportunities between the white and the
black. A new political structure in America has showed to have increased the disparities and
if it continues, can destroy the democratic structure of the country. Earlier examples off
accepting Obama as a leader have opened up the blacks with new innovations and future
prospects but this is only possible if the common public starts accepting the various races in

their society and welcome the cultural diversity with more acceptances (Johnston, Poulsen
and Forrest 389-406).
References
Cramer, Clayton E. "The Gunning Of America: Misrepresenting Sources, Ignoring
Racism." SSRN Electronic Journal (2016): n. pag. Web.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. "Thirteen Ways Of Looking At A Black Man." The New Yorker. N.p.,
2019. Web. 12 May 2019.
Johnston, Ron, Michael Poulsen, and James Forrest. "Blacks And Hispanics In Urban
America: Similar Patterns Of Residential Segregation?." Population, Space and
Place 12.5 (2006): 389-406. Web.
Sharpe, Mike. America In Decline. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 2012. Print.