Stereotypes and Labels: Racial Discrimination Articles - Racism Against Blacks, Asians & More
Research findings, reporting incidents, personal reflections, anecdotes, and commentary that illustrate the pervasive beliefs, the use and harmful effects of labels, stereotypes, slurs, and derogatory slang in contemporary society.
December 6th, 2010
Written by Manny Otiko in Stereotypes & Labels with 2 Comments
New York, long known as the best example of the American melting pot, is a city of 8 million people representing religions, and cultures from across the globe, all living together in relative peace – until a few months ago.Over the last few months, New York became the center point for a wave of Islamophobia that is sweeping across the nation. Much of this anti-Muslim sentiment focused on the plan...
November 25th, 2010
Written by Steve Mirsky in Stereotypes & Labels with 1 Comment
The Plymouth Plantation’s Wampanoag Education Center in Plymouth, Mass., tells both sides of a complex American History.“Beginning in 2006, this cultural site truly became a bi-cultural institution equally incorporating, both Native and European settler experiences throughout the exhibits and activities,” says Tommy Turner, instructor at the center.The Wampanoag Nation’s numbers peaked at around...
September 9th, 2010
Written by Katherine L. Nussberger in Stereotypes & Labels with 2 Comments
As the associate editor for USARiseUp.com, I normally assign out all of the EMagazine article departments at the beginning of the month prior to publication. However, this month, no one seemed interested in writing an article for our Labels and Stereotypes department, which was odd until an incident occurred that clarified the higher plan, if you will, and explains why I am writing this article...
September 6th, 2010
Written by Kaleena Thompson in Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
A cultural legacy, a commitment to social justice, a gateway to the real world, and more economical tuition are some characteristics that embody the essence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), and some believe may be a catalyst for driving African-Americans to them. However, in a world where shades of brown, white, and beige exist, students of all ethnicities are gravitating...
August 26th, 2010
Written by Laura Monroe in Stereotypes & Labels with 3 Comments
There is a quiet debate going on surrounding the pressure by many for the development of a gender, ethnically, and racially neutral language for use when discussing political, social, and cultural issues and topics. Termed “political correctness,” and taking shape over the past 30 or so years, it is for many in academia, journalism, and other arenas, pretty much become a standard in writing and...
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