Discrimination

Written by Favour Ifeoluwa OLanrewaju

Ever heard of the Jim Crow laws?

Ever heard of white supremacy?

Ever heard of race war?

In the 17th century, there was a racial war between whites and African Americans.

I'm sure a very high percentage of you all would have in one time, or the other heard or come across history regarding racial racism in America. "Jim Crow was in America".

Discrimination is defined as the practice of establishing unwarranted disparities between individuals based on the groups, classes, or other categories to which they belong or are thought to belong. Discrimination can occur based on race, gender, age, religion, colour, or sexual orientation, among other factors.

People discriminate over a whole lot of things. And as civilized as the world is becoming, people still discriminate.

In the 18th century, there began a racial crisis in America. The Jim Crow laws were initially enacted in 1876. They sought to segregate blacks from whites completely. There were separate bathrooms for blacks and whites. They had no choice but to rely on several water fountains. They were forced to ride at the back of buses. Over time, Jim Crow laws became increasingly harsh.

Blacks were not allowed to vote, as the "literate law" had been enacted at that time. This law was on the basis that only literates are allowed to vote. The majority of blacks could not read; therefore, they were illiterates. And could not vote.

The whites did many bad things to the blacks, all based on "white supremacy."

Why do people discriminate?

I don't want to know, but it isn't good.

I can't even imagine some persons thinking they are better than me because they are first-class and I'm not. Then you think you shouldn't have anything to do with me. You can only relate with first-class students.

Discrimination has never resulted in anything good. It's an ingredient that brews damages. Go into history and see for yourself how racism in America led to war. A lot of things happened, terrible things.

There are numerous consequences of discrimination. They are damaging.

Discrimination has a negative impact on people's opportunities, well-being, and feeling of agency. Individuals who are subjected to discrimination regularly may internalize the prejudice or stigma aimed at them, resulting in feelings of shame, low self-esteem, fear, and stress, as well as inadequate health.

Racism impoverishes the whole economy. People have to know this.

Discrimination affects everyone, not just those who are directly affected.

New research demonstrates that, while those directly affected by racism were the most affected, prejudice had a massive economic impact, diminishing the wealth and income of millions of individuals, including whites who did not consider themselves victims.

This implies that the targeted victims are affected by the cycle of discrimination. The one discriminating against the other also gets involved in some ways.

I'm pleading with you all, and I mean everyone reading this right now. Please stop discriminating, whatever form it is. It is not good for others; it is not good for you too.

God created us equally regardless of what we have or whatever level we've attained.

Discriminating won't take you anywhere; it'll only slow you down.

Thanks for reading.

I'm so sorry for suddenly disappearing. I'm back now, I honestly needed that break.