Give an example to show that contemporary racism is viewed as being a remnant of past historical racial situation.
Please help me with this; I have hard time to come up with an example
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The idea that an African-American could be elected U.S. president was unthinkable just a few years ago. Slavery had promoted the notion that blacks were somehow not completely human. This attitude continued for over 100 years with segregation and wide-spread prejudice. The Civil Rights movement won hard-fought battles to ensure that everyone is considered human and under the protection of the Constitution.
Although, we still have pockets of hard-core racism, President Obama was elected by a wide margin of votes.
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Certainly, I can help you with that. One example that illustrates how contemporary racism is viewed as a remnant of past historical racial situations is the concept of "redlining" in the United States.
Redlining refers to a discriminatory practice that was prevalent in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1930s-1960s. At that time, government officials and lending institutions would mark certain neighborhoods on city maps, typically inhabited by minority communities, with red lines. These red lines indicated areas that were deemed high-risk for investment, making it extremely difficult for residents of those neighborhoods to secure loans, mortgages, or investment in their properties.
This practice had long-lasting impacts on racial segregation, wealth disparities, and community development. The effects of redlining can still be seen today in the form of persistently disadvantaged neighborhoods, with limited access to resources such as quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.
Contemporary racism can be seen in the continued systemic disadvantages faced by these historically redlined communities. Studies have shown that these neighborhoods often have lower property values, limited access to affordable housing, higher crime rates, and reduced public services. These disparities contribute to the perpetuation of racial inequality and demonstrate how contemporary racism is rooted in the historical racial situation of redlining.
By understanding the historical context and the lasting consequences of redlining, we can recognize the connection between past discriminatory practices and the ongoing racial disparities today. This example highlights how contemporary racism is often viewed as a remnant of past historical racial situations.