By Roman Namdar and Julia Kurek
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When the basis of discrimination is someone’s
perception of race, it is known as racism.
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Discrimination is an action-unfair treatment
directed against someone.
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Discrimination is often the result of an attitude
called prejudice-a pre-judging of some sort,
usually in a negative way.
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Hatred of one person by another
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Belief that another person is less than human
because of skin color, language, customs, place of
birth, etc.
African Americans
 In early history, African Americans were used as slaves
because they were thought to be of a lesser status.
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After slavery was abolished, the southern states passed
legislation to segregate blacks and whites.
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In the early 1900’s, African Americans faced very harsh
discrimination because of their race. Groups like the KKK
were apparent during this time.
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The need for a civil rights movement was essential in order
to lessen the racism within the society.
Asian Americans
 From their first arrival in the United States, Asian
Americans confronted discrimination.
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When immigrants from Japan arrived, they
encountered spillover bigotry, a stereotype that
lumped Asians together, depicting them as sneaky,
lazy, and untrustworthy.
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After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, conditions
grew worse for the 110,000 Japanese Americans that
called the United States their home.
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Phillipines
India
Vietnam
Korea
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Other Countries
Native Americans
 Acts of cruelty perpetrated by the Europeans against
Native Americans, during the early settlements, appeared
endless.
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In the winter of 1838-1839, the U.S. army rounded up
15,000 Cherokees and forced them to walk a thousand
miles from the Carolinas and Georgia to Oklahoma. This
incident was known as the Trail of Tears.
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Years later, the U.S. government had begun a policy called
Indian Removal, forcefully confining Native Americans to
reservations.
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Racism has not gone away completely and it most
likely never will.
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Today, racism is more subtle than it use to be, but
it still walks among us.
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Racism can and should be limited if it cannot be
completely erased.
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As a society, we should keep an open mind.
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Try to avoid stereotypes and negativity towards
different cultures, people, and races.
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Branch out and make an effort to experience new
ideas and cultures.
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Peacock, Thomas. (2010). Tribal College
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