An Analysis of Discrimination, Its Causes, and Solutions

This essay delves into the multifaceted issue of discrimination, tracing its historical roots and examining its contemporary manifestations. The author begins by defining discrimination and exploring various forms, including racial and ethnic bias, with a specific focus on minority groups in the United States. The essay then investigates the causes of discrimination, touching upon societal influences, biases, and the impact of political rhetoric and leadership. It examines how political discourse, particularly the statements of public figures, can exacerbate discriminatory attitudes and behaviors. The essay highlights specific examples of discrimination, including the Charlottesville protests and the impact of immigration policies, and concludes by emphasizing the need to understand, prevent, and respond to discriminatory actions, advocating for a society where race and ethnicity do not define individuals' opportunities or experiences. The essay calls for a critical examination of discrimination's causes and the implementation of effective solutions to combat it.

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

are taken seriously and are typically heeded. In a poll, people were asked about the president's impact
on their happiness and general outlook, and the findings indicated that "nearly half of Americans (52
percent) think 'the person who is serving as president' influences their overall happiness a fair lot (30
percent) or a great deal" (22 percent ). On a personal level, Americans feel the president has a
significant impact on their views of the country and their way of life. Two-thirds of those polled feel that
the president has an impact on at least some of these elements of their life" (Norman). One might also
suggest that a president's opinions and values can be grabbing or encouraging to those who agree with
them, given that the president has such an impact on so many facets of his citizens' life.
Politics permeates every aspect of American life, from television shows and award presentations to
social media and academic research. It's difficult to ignore the cultural influence of public personalities
like politicians. He was already an outspoken national star before entering politics, thus his influence is
undoubtedly apparent in this political climate. Donald J. Trump, our current president, aspires to "make
America great again." Making America great again cannot be defined in terms of what Donald Trump
stands for. As a result of his campaign's efforts, we can get a sense of his vision for the country
throughout his time in office. One of Donald Trump's trademark topics to be settled was his immigration
policy. In the wake of his victory, Donald trump has During his campaign for president in 2015, Donald
Trump said that he would build a large border wall to keep out all Mexicans and make Mexico pay for it.
President Trump also ordered a travel ban that barred visas from being given to seven mostly Muslim
nations, as well as an effort to eliminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program
(DACA). Immigrant kids who arrived in the United States illegally as minors are eligible for this program,
which provides them with a work visa and protection from deportation.
In spite of Trump's actions being loud and obvious, his words had a more potent impact. "As Mexico
sends its people they're not sending their finest," Trump said in 2015 when he started his presidential
campaign. "When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best." They aren't sending you
anywhere. They aren't sending you anywhere. Many troubles are being sent our way, and we're being
burdened by them. They've brought narcotics with them. As a result of their presence, there will be
criminal activity. There is no doubt in my mind that they are rapists. "I'm sure there are some excellent
individuals among them." (Lee). Later "You're living in poverty; your schools aren't decent; you don't
have employment; 58% of your young are jobless," he said to black voters in 2016. "What's the worst
that might happen?" (LoBianco). Then In 2010, there was a nationwide debate about the construction of
a ground zero mosque in Manhattan, which Trump opposed saying, "Well, somebody's blowing us up.
Someone is detonating bombs and doing other atrocities" (David). His supporters have become more
comfortable being aggressive because of the president of the United States' outspoken discrimination.
Discrimination and harassment of citizens has been rampant in many American cities, with minorities
bearing the brunt of the burden. Charlottesville, Virginia, had a demonstration in August of 2017.
Torches were carried by several white nationalist organizations who marched toward a monument of
Confederates while shouting slogans like "White lives matter!" and "Jews will not restore us!". In
Charlottesville, on August 12th, 2017, a "Unite the Right" event was turned deadly when an Ohio man,
20, reportedly drove his vehicle into the gathering of counter-protesters, killing 32-year-old Heather
Heyer and injuring 19, including five gravely. There was a death and several injuries as a result of the
protest. The emergence of this protest was sparked by incidents of racism that resulted in the
harassment and bodily damage of several persons. As a matter of fact, discrimination is an ever-evolving

problem. No matter how much cruel and divined speech permeates our political discourse, we've learnt
that our leader and elected person must do something about it. Our elected representatives must set
positive examples and not stand by when discrimination is going place against particular groups, such as
minorities, immigrants, Americans of various colors and ethnicities, and LGBT Americans.
It won't be simple to combat prejudice towards people of different ethnic or racial backgrounds. On the
other hand, it may begin with ourselves. Taking a stand together to right an injustice may have a ripple
effect that lasts for centuries. Self-improvement is a good place to begin. Begin by taking a fair and
honest look at your own shortcomings. Begin by identifying and rectifying any mistakes you've made.
Becoming aware of your surroundings, considering before you say or take action might also assist
resolve the problem. It's possible to influence a bigger number of people via education as another way
to make a difference. In order to become more self-aware and sensitive, it is important to study about
race and prejudice, and this should be followed by practice. Those of you with young children should
model good conduct for them, since youngsters are like sponges, soaking up all they see. One way to
make a difference in the world is to spread optimism, compassion, and a willingness to stand up for one
another. We've already said that one way to combat prejudice is to be more aware of it and, when it is
seen, to take appropriate response. Fighting for our rights even farther. The first amendment
guarantees us certain liberties. This includes the freedom to practice and appreciate one's own religion,
as well as the freedom to speak one's own language. Finally, voting is a terrific way to help eliminate
prejudice from our society. All of us are one vote, one voice, one step closer to finding a leader that is
both fair and respectable.
Conclusion:
Prejudice is on the rise, but it has yet to be fully recognized and addressed. Our country's variety is one
of its greatest assets. We must labor and take care of it if we are to preserve its beauty. Gender, age,
colour, ethnicity, culture, religion, and one's sexual orientation are just a few of the factors that lead to
discrimination. Belonging to a group that is racially, culturally, or ethnically different from the majority
yet nonetheless coexisting in society is a definition of being a minority. In order to cohabit peacefully,
we must speak out against the current forms of prejudice. And it may start with the people, too.
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