One battle the United States has that is staring us dead in the face, many people seem to look over. This problem happens every day to many Americans whether it be in the workplace, school or simply by walking down the street. We call this battle discrimination. Discrimination is defined as the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people. Considering the complexity and diversity of American society, it comes as no surprise to discover many different types of discrimination. Some of these beliefs come from a religious stand point whiles others pasted down from generation to generation. It’s important to realize that discrimination is not dead in our society. It is actually well alive. Three of the most common cases of social …show more content…
The conflict is not confined to discrimination against minorities such as African Americans or Hispanics, but also involves Caucasian charges of reverse discrimination in heated topics such as Affirmative Action. Lately, persons of Arabic decent have become victims of discrimination as a result of the on-going terrorist wars. What perpetuates the issue, to a degree, is that there are two sides involved with each pointing fingers of accusation at the other. Laws are passed addressing many of the ills of American racial discrimination but the cure is not to be found in courts alone. With each new generation of American youth, the old generation imparts some of their prejudiced views. Schools need to work harder at exposing children of all races to the other races in America. To an extent, the entertainment industry must take on a more responsible role in not stereotyping whites, blacks, and other groups. When the fear of the other race departs, anger and hate leave with it and understanding sets in. At the same time, laws need to enforce a zero tolerance code for all forms of racial