In modern society, discrimination on various grounds, including
race, is deemed unacceptable. However, even today, African Americans, Asian
Americans, and Hispanic people face various challenges due to their race.
Systemic racism, which has a less visible but more profound impact on racial
minorities, often goes unnoticed due to the lack of direct manifestations. This
essay explores the invisibility of systemic racism and its impact on racial
minorities.
Blacks in America, in particular, face systematic labor discrimination that
affects women particularly hard. People of color also suffer from inherent
disparities in the criminal justice system. Blacks have a greater chance of
being arrested, convicted, and sentenced to longer prison terms than white
Americans. This aspect is associated with the presence of two separate criminal
justice systems: one for wealthy people and another for poor people and people
of color. Racial profiling also stems from the non-law-abiding bias of African
Americans. Such a consequence strongly affects young people since they have a
greater risk of going to prison compared to Whites, which would affect their
entire future life and close most of their opportunities for them.
Despite the growth of the fight against discrimination, there are few materials
related to these topics, and they are often prepared by interested groups. At
the same time, media aimed at wider population groups often ignore these issues.
This situation leads to the fact that discrimination remains exclusively a
problem of members of racial minorities themselves, without raising unrest among
the public.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also shed light on discrimination against Asians,
which led to outbreaks of violence and hate-related crimes. However, structural
racism, which has a less visible but more profound impact on racial minorities,
often goes unnoticed due to the lack of direct manifestations.
In conclusion, systemic racism is a pervasive issue in modern society that goes
unnoticed due to its invisibility. The impact of systemic racism on racial
minorities is profound, affecting their access to labor, education, and criminal
justice. It is crucial to recognize and address this issue to create a more just
and equitable society. Media coverage and public discourse can play a crucial
role in raising awareness about the issue and prompting action towards the
elimination of systemic racism. |