Racism Blog 2
Check this article out, I think its pretty good:
http://racism.suite101.com/article.cfm/when_race_became_racist
This article deals with how “Racism” started, and came about in the United States. In summary it pretty much states the differences between the social groups of Whites an Blacks. It is known that the Blacks were brought over and used as slaves in early American history, but then why is that group still oppressed? Why are whites considered superior to non-whites?
Race is the defining characteristic that allows the state to make these distinctions and there is rise of state institutions: hospitals, prisons, mental asylums, orphanages, etc., which are used to administer this new social policy.
In my opinion, Race is a characteristic, but nothing more. It should not be used as a flaw in a person, or even as a means of control. It is sad to see that races are still opressed and looked down upon in American society today, but it all leads back to the early days of America. Where whites were the “rich founders” and blacks the slaves. Look at society today, the majority of our leaders are Rich White Men. However, Blacks and people of other backgrounds are starting to rise up in the ranks. I hope to see a more equalized political system in the future.