1. The issue of race - does the government do too little or too much to reduce the instances of racial discrimination? Why or how so?
Prior to the Civil Rights Movement, the government did not do enough to protect victims of racial discrimination or to prevent it. The government allowed segregations of blacks and whites, it allowed businesses to refuse customers based the color of their skin, it did not always protect the rights of African Americans to vote, and much more. However, since the Movement, the government has improved in that area. Due to pressure from citizens and organizations like NAACP, the government has made many changes that still protect people from racial discrimination today. Examples would be, but not limited to, the case of Brown vs. Board of Education, Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, etc.
2.The issue of gender - does the government do too little or too much to reduce the instances of gender discrimination? Why or how so?
Just like racial discrimination, the government did not always do its part in discouraging gender discrimination as it should have. However, over the last century, many improvements have been made. While there is still occasionally some gender discrimination, the government can not prevent all of it from occurring. Although there are still two things I would like to see happen-1. women get paid equally as men and 2. more women serving in the military. Despite the Equal Pay Act, I still believe that female workers often do not receive their fair amount of pay compared to males who do the same amount/quality of work.
3. The issue of sexual orientation - does the government do too little or too much to reduce the instances of discrimination? Why or how so?
On this issue, I have mixed feelings. Although I have my own personal beliefs on this, I still think that the government, to some extent, should offer more protection. While I do not know whether I would support homosexual marriage, I do not believe that they should be discriminated upon. The government should at least take more notice of the discrimination and do its best to stop it.
This was a great post! You really did a good job explaining your views and I completely agree with you!!
ReplyDeleteYour views were good but I tend to disagree with you on the motives of the NAACP. This organization seems to primarily promote the welfare of blacks over all other people instead of fighting for total equality in America; but I guess this is not suprising considering that the name of their association clearly spells out their intent: "the Advancement of Colored People." I always wondered if colored people referred to only blacks or other racial minorities as well?
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post. You explained yourself very well. I always enjoy reading and pondering on what everyone else in the class thinks.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you when you said that the government should take more notice to the sexual orientation discrimination! Well said!
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