Race

These past few weeks in class we have been discussing race. Race seems to be arbitrary in the grand scheme of things. It is only as important as we make it, which sadly, seems to be very important. Signs are everywhere of the implicit racism going around today. Things as simple as being taught by somebody of your own race or finding a band aid of the same skin color as you. There are things in society constantly putting great emphasis on race. When in reality, it is only a social construct. But how can we as a society change that? The answer is not very clear. I believe that we must change our perceptions of society and how we view the world as a whole. People should not be categorized based on color, or on any other sort of premise for that matter. We should all simply be human beings.

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Why Desire For Economic Security is Not Being Met - Got laid off from his job and is sick with no source of income other than unemployment
More Fair Situation - He is highly educated and a valuable worker. If he could get another job like he had, it would be much easier
Relates To Social Class - At one point he was extremely dedicated and willing to work hard, now he lives off of unemployment because nobody will hire him. He may even be considered now the underclass.
Chose This  Image - I chose this image because it amazed me how somebody so smart and talented could be out of work and living on unemployment.

Why Desire For Economic Security is Not Being Met - He has been on his own since 16 and been homeless and in prison, pays child support among other bills and has no stable source of income for anything.
More Fair Situation - It would be better if he could find a stable job and put one of his many wonderful talents to use.
Relates To Social Class - He only wants to be with the one he loves but that is impossible due to financial demands. He has so many talents that are not being appreciated due to being in the underclass.
Chose This  Image - It saddened me to read this man's story and all the wonderful things he has to offer but nobody will accept. "Why Does The Caged Bird Sing? Because he still knows how to fly" - Right on man

Why Desire For Economic Security is Not Being Met - She can't afford to pay off here student debt  despite all the hard work her and her parents do.
More Fair Situation - If jobs paid more so people could at least support themselves. It seems like the vast majority of the country can hardly afford to make ends meet.
Relates To Social Class - It is hard to find a job without a college education but you can't pay for college without a job. Loans are the only "solution" which only create more problems. Despite all her efforts she sees the American dream is dead...and i can't say i disagree
Chose This  Image - she is headstrong and is going to persevere and I respect her for that. In times of such financial crisis she is still going to work hard and that takes a special kind of dedication

Why as a country and as an individual should we sit idly by and watch people struggle to survive? Shouldn't we help out our brothers and sister all across the nation? It seems that corruption and suffering are running rampant and nobody is doing anything to help. Why is green the only color that matters? Why is the only person who matters ourselves? We need to change ourselves as individuals before we can begin to heal as a nation. - Stay Strong 99%