Prejudice And Discrimination: Video Analysis

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How did you see prejudice being demonstrated in the clip? Be specific and provide an example
In the beginning of the video, a black man and white man are equals in all sense except their skin color. They are joined together in a study to show others how color is still effective in society today. The prejudice that was demonstrated in the video was how differently they reacted to the black man verses the white man. The two men walk around certain stores and sales people immediately go to the white man for his attention. While the black man walks around for minutes and no one goes to him for his attention. The following shows how people just assume that the black man has no money just because of the color of his skin. I think the following demonstrates prejudice because the …show more content…

The similarities that I specifically see are how sales people see black people as someone who might not have the money or they might try and steal something. The sales people are showing that they think that all black people are the same. They assume that because of their skin color, they are all criminals and poor. They both show how society is prejudiced and discriminate against black people.
Now read the recent article on Vice (hyperlinked) How does this relate to the True Colors segment? Be specific.
The article relates closely to the True Colors video because it shows prejudice and discrimination. African Americans and Latino drivers are receiving tickets more than anyone else because of their skin. Police officers are being prejudice and discriminating just like the other people in True Colors. They are going based off the media and making their own judgments about them. The article shows that prejudice and discrimination still exist.
Based on the information, have prejudice and discrimination changed in the past few decades? Be specific in your analysis and provide examples from the film to support your