Due to human nature, it is impossible to get rid of discrimination. Everyone knows that they can’t be the best, but they want to make sure that they’re not the worst. If the world miraculously became truly accepting of other races, there would probably be some other form of discrimination. After reading The New Jim Crow, I feel like there will always be injustices, but they will be covered up. Things went from discrimination by race to discrimination towards criminals. While it makes sense that someone would want to be wary of felons and ex-felons, racial discrimination still exists and is the underlying cause for the disproportionate amount of blacks in prison. Even when things are meant to be unbiased, something in the system makes it discriminatory towards blacks. I’m not really sure what to say about this other than that this book gives a shocking and depressing view of everything in America. I want to know: what does Michelle Alexander/ do you think we should do to solve this problem?
Shaping the Future of New York City
Professor Braine, Spring 2013: Thursday 12:50-3:30pm in 4305 Boylan Hall (B)
I do believe that if this problem is solved, then our society will somehow find another way to bring about racism. Unfortunately, racism, especially toward blacks, is so deeply embedded in the American culture that it will take eons before our society can be free of all feelings of racial superiority. However, I too am interested in knowing the solution that Michelle Alexander might have, especially considering the fact that she is much more knowledgeable on the subject matter than we are.