America’s Role in Racism: An Analysis

Abstract

Racism has been deeply rooted in American society since its beginning manifesting in various forms throughout history. This analysis explores into America’s role in perpetuating racism, examining historical events, institutional structures and societal attitudes that have contributed to systematic inequalities. The decline in the relevance of race, symbolic racism, colorblind racism, and unconscious racism led to the structural regressions brought about by the "southern strategy" to hide hidden and subtle ways of maintaining racial oppressions. From the oceanic slave trade to Jim Crow laws, the legacy of racism continues shape the lived experiences of marginalized communities. Several of Donald Trump’s policies and speeches throughout his presidency sparked discussions regarding racial relations in the country. Shedding light on how they relate to racial harmony, equality and social justice in the US.Joe Biden’s election resulted in pledges to combat institutionalized racism and advance racial justice. The result of this study shows racism has been found in number of American institutions, racial inequities and instances of discriminatory behavior and emphasize the necessity of confronting and eliminating racism. This study recommends viable ways to solve these problems and advance racial justice while highlighting the persistent effects of racism through statistics and real worlds experiences.