Although we would like to say that everyone in the United States is equal, that is not necessarily true. Most minority groups in the United States undergo the same prejudice that slaves such as Linda and Frederick Douglass endured.
Ever since September 11, most Americans have created a new prejudice towards Muslim people. Whenever most people step on a plane, they always check to see if there is anyone who is Muslim. Although this is wrong, people still do this because they are prejudice against someone who is remotely similar to a Muslim person. People fear that all people that are Muslim are bad because of the few extremists that killed many.
Another group is people who are the lower class of society. Poor people generally do not receive the same perks as do the middle and upper classes. People in the United States say that everyone is equal, however, we create these societies to divide everyone. For example, the middle and upper classes have better education and better access to medical needs and other resources.
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First off, Great Post!!...I cannot believe that I forgot about the racism that the U.S. puts towards Muslims. This was a very good point and it was well written. Great Blog!
Hah, Vivian wrote what I was planning on saying! I totally forgot about the racism a lot of Americans have towards Muslims after 9/11.
Like you said, when people get on planes they might be uncomfortable if they see a Muslim person. That's similar to the "random" checks in security lines at airports. Isn't it always a dark-skinned person or a Muslim? You never see a white little old lady getting pulled aside. You brought up a great example of prejudice and racism.
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