Response Discussion Summary: Racism and Ethnic Inequity

Page 1: Read topic:
If you have read the book or seen the movie, "The Help" you can see a lot of what life was like before and during the Civil Rights Movement. Where do you see racial and ethnic equality today? (Ex., Try to imagine yourself on an airplane with a group of five or six young Middle Eastern men.) Do you think racism is as abundant today as 50-75 years ago?
Then my response: Racism and ethnic inequity has been a controversial issue in the United States, since colonial period and slave period. Human rights were granted unfairly among the citizens. Some group of people had access of quality education and granted voting rights and citizenship, while others endured seclusion and discrimination. The civil right movement aided in reducing the racial discrimination against black Americans and other races. However, racism and ethical discrimination has changed over the past years, a large number of Americans admit to have biased viewpoints against some races and ethnic groups. Racial discrimination against Middle Eastern people has existed for a long period f time; however, since the 9/11 attack racism has grown tremendously against people from the Middle East. The 9/11 attack was carried out by al-Qaeda group, whose members are derived from Middle East. The 9/11 attack is vivid on United States people mind such that when you board an aero plane with five or six young Middle Eastern men an individual might perceive them to be terrorist. Although, racial discrimination against the people of Middle Eastern had decreased, the 9/11 incident made American people to have biased viewpoints against Middle Eastern people.
Currently racism is not present as 70 years ago, since black people who suffered from racial discrimination gained same rights as white people, such as right to vote, visiting public locations and gaining access of quality education as white people. Moreover, organization and laws that are against racial discrimination have been formed to address racial and ethnic inequity. However, people still face racial discrimination, such as stereotyping of young black boys as dangerous and police killing of black people.
Now my peers response: Racism is an especially prominent topic in our society, especially lately considering current events. Undoubtedly, there are so many different groups of people who still experience the sting of those who judge solely on race. While I do believe (and hope) racism is less abundant than it was 50 years ago, it sadly is not completely gone. Thankfully, laws regarding race such as separate water fountains and bus seating have been abolished. However, even though the legal part has been greatly improved, it seems that from a societal standpoint we are still catching up. I think it’s inspiring when young parents talk about how their children truly do not notice race and simply see other children as themselves. That is a great hope for the future. I think it is important on a personal level to encourage others to respect everyone regardless of race or ethnic background because this can continue to grow from a personal conviction to a nationwide societal conviction.
What you write: Tell what you liked.agree with about my peers response to topic. Keeping in mind of my response to topic. 
Page 2: Write a 300 word summary of chapter 9 (in attachments) Make sure it is 300 words, please. 
Page 3. In America we are supposed to be a government of the people, by the people, for the people. Do you believe this is the type government we have today? Why or why not?