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.
January 3rd, 2013
Written by The Associated Press in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
CHICAGO (AP) - A veteran suburban Chicago police officer alleges two fellow officers at the Elgin Police Department used racial slurs and made jokes about the Ku Klux Klan, according to a federal lawsuit filed last week.
Officer Phillipp Brown, who is black, claims the comments and actions of two white officers contributed to "creating and perpetuating a hostile work environment."
Attorneys for...
December 21st, 2012
Written by Rita Rizzo in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 3 Comments
We all know the common stereotypes about African-Americans, Latinos, Jews, Asians, Muslims, and other high profile minority communities. They are said to be lazy, violent, dumb, smart, funny looking, money hungry, angry, brilliant lovers, or terrible ones. Whether the stereotype is positive or negative, it still unfairly paints everyone in a given group with a broad brush that fosters false...
December 20th, 2012
Written by Rob Harris - AP Sports Writer in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
LONDON (AP) - The English Football Association has approved proposals to help stamp out the resurgence of racism in the sport.
The "Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Action Plan" was requested by British Prime Minister David Cameron after high-profile racism cases involving Chelsea captain John Terry and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez last season and various fan incidents.
Among 15 pages of...
December 18th, 2012
Written by The Associated Press in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - The Christina School District has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Education following a civil rights investigation over discipline of black students.
The department says its investigation found that African-Americans in elementary, middle and high schools were disciplined more harshly and more frequently than white students in similar situations.
Under...
December 14th, 2012
Written by The Associated Press in Latest News, Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A group in Nebraska is asking young people to participate in a statewide photography exhibit themed around the Latino community.
The Nebraska Latino American Commission says students should submit work that shows Latinos in Nebraska participating in everyday life. Entries must be taken in the state and can include people of any ethnicity.
The independent state agency says the...
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