As described in the text, institutional discrimination is caused from governmental policies and public institutions, which favor the more dominant groups but offer no support for the less dominant group. I believe that institutional discrimination is apparent in today 's society. The video provided, "Race the House we Live in," explains that individuals came from all over to enter into America (California Newsreel, 2010). This was referred to as a melting pot; however, policies favored white immigrants (California Newsreel, 2010). I think that institutionalized racism prevents our society from being the best it can be. Limiting the rights of citizens with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, deteriorates are chances as a nation for unity and success. I believe that the nation should re-evaluate the policies which discriminate subcultures within our nation. …show more content…
One example of institutionalized discrimination and the United States culture that comes to mind is the constant patrol by police in regions dominated by citizens of different racial and ethnic