determined by physical differences such as skin color. African Americans,

Hispanics, Caucasians, and Asian Americans are all primary examples of

racial groups. Some of these groups are in the majority, mainly meaning the

whites, while others are in the definite minority in the United States, such

as African Americans. Statistics show drastic differences concerning

population percentage between these particular groups. For example, in

terms of percentage of total population, in 1990, whites made up 80.3% of

the population, while African Americans made up only a mere 12.1%.(Shaefer,

222) This very significant difference leads to discrimination of those in

Another classification which is subject to much discrimination, due

partially preformed stereotypical ideas, are ethnic groups. Individuals are

separated into these groups based on national heritage and background, as

well as cultural practices.(Schaefer, 221-23) Stereotypes, although also

seen in reference to racial groups, are a main part of the reason for

discrimination among different ethnic groups. These generalizations do not

black.(Henslin, 354-55) The African American stereotype that all are lazy,

considerably negative effect on society. The use of the term “Monkey

Many children at the age of nine have yet to even know how tell time, let

discrimination, and is treated as inferior, when in reality is better

that extreme severity within our own country. We are considered one of the

but upon realization I was absolutely disgusted with its reality. Although

Upon reading the Henslin account of “Savage Inequality”, I was disgusted and

unjustified rejection. Throughout his job search he is faced with blatant

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